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oxygen debt
noun
Definition of OXYGEN DEBT
: a cumulative deficit of oxygen available for oxidative metabolism that develops during periods of intense bodily activity and must be made good when the body returns to rest
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First Known Use of OXYGEN DEBT
1923
Medical Dictionary
oxygen debt
noun \-ˈdet\
Medical Definition of OXYGEN DEBT
: a cumulative deficit of oxygen available for oxidative metabolism that develops during periods of intense bodily activity and must be made good when the body returns to rest
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