blood gas

noun

a gas, as oxygen or carbon dioxide, that is dissolved in plasma.
a test to determine the pH and concentration of blood gases.

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Medical definitions for blood gas

blood gas

n.

Any of the gases that become dissolved in blood plasma, including oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.

Scientific definitions for blood gas

blood gas

Any of the dissolved gases in blood plasma, especially oxygen and carbon dioxide.