Meaning of the word oximeter in English

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oximeter

US /ɑːkˈsɪm.ə.t̬ɚ/
UK /ɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.tər/
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Noun

a medical device that measures the oxygen saturation of the blood and the pulse rate, typically by attaching a sensor to a fingertip.

Example:
The nurse used an oximeter to check the patient's oxygen levels.
Many people bought a home oximeter during the pandemic.