TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
OXIGENOTERAPIA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Respiratory System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- oxygen therapy
1, record 1, English, oxygen%20therapy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Oxygen therapy is prescribed for people who can't get enough oxygen on their own. This is often because of lung conditions that prevent the lungs from absorbing oxygen ... 2, record 1, English, - oxygen%20therapy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oxygénothérapie
1, record 1, French, oxyg%C3%A9noth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement par administration d'oxygène gazeux [...] 2, record 1, French, - oxyg%C3%A9noth%C3%A9rapie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- oxigenoterapia
1, record 1, Spanish, oxigenoterapia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La oxigenoterapia es una herramienta fundamental para el tratamiento de la insuficiencia respiratoria, tanto aguda como crónica. Los objetivos principales que llevan a su empleo son tratar o prevenir la hipoxemia, tratar la hipertensión pulmonar y reducir el trabajo respiratorio y miocárdico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - oxigenoterapia
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-05-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- immediate oxygen therapy
1, record 2, English, immediate%20oxygen%20therapy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Patients with severe acute respiratory infection, respiratory distress, hypoxaemia or shock require the administration of immediate oxygen therapy. 2, record 2, English, - immediate%20oxygen%20therapy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- oxygénothérapie immédiate
1, record 2, French, oxyg%C3%A9noth%C3%A9rapie%20imm%C3%A9diate
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- oxigenoterapia inmediata
1, record 2, Spanish, oxigenoterapia%20inmediata
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: