normoxic

English

Etymology

From normoxia +‎ -ic.

Adjective

normoxic (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Having a normal oxygen concentration; typically 20-21% in the atmosphere, or 2-3% in physiological contexts.
  2. (diving) Describing a breathing gas mixture that contains 21% oxygen, the same amount as in normal air.

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