oxygen debt

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Noun oxygen debt has 1 sense

oxygen debt - a cumulative deficit of oxygen resulting from intense exercise; the deficit must be made up when the body returns to rest
--₁ is a kind of physiological state, physiological condition

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Oxygen Debt

Oxygen Debt refers to the temporary shortage of oxygen in the body, typically resulting from intense physical activity. It occurs when the body's demand for oxygen exceeds the amount that can be supplied by the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

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Noun:

During intense exercise, the body may experience an oxygen debt, which needs to be repaid once the activity is over.

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