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a liquid that can carry large amounts of oxygen and can serve as a temporary substitute for blood

a liquid that can carry large amounts of oxygen and can serve as a temporary substitute for blood

Substances that can carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from the tissues when introduced into the blood stream. They are used to replace hemoglobin in severe hemorrhage and also to perfuse isolated organs. The best known are perfluorocarbon emulsions and various hemoglobin solutions.