Definition of "arterialization" [ar•te•ri•al•i•za•tion]

• The conversion of venous blood into arterial blood (by absorption of oxygen in the lungs) (noun)

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• "Three objects are asserted to be obtained by his disciples: development of muscular fibre, increased arterialization, and improved innervation."
• "_ -- These are frequently uncertain; they may, however, be suspected when the action of the heart suddenly becomes embarrassed with irregular and confused pulsations, great difficulty of breathing, and the usual signs dependent upon the imperfect arterialization of the blood."