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ALTITUDE HYPOXIA [2 records]

Record 1 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A condition in which the partial pressure of oxygen in the pulmonary alveoli, blood and tissues is reduced as a result of exposure to low atmospheric pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

État dans lequel la pression partielle d'oxygène dans les alvéoles pulmonaires, le sang et les tissus est abaissée à la suite d'une exposition à une pression atmosphérique basse.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
OBS

Loosely used as synonymous with the preferable altitude hypoxia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
OBS

Terminologie improprement utilisée comme synonyme d'hypoxie de l'altitude dont l'emploi est préférable.

Spanish

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