Definitions for "Hyperoxia"
an excess level of oxygen in tissues.
A condition in which the total oxygen content of the body is increased above that normally existing at sea level.
A high level of oxygen in the environment (13-21% O2), which the nematode finds stressful and aversive. The animal will use aerotaxis to move back to lower oxygen levels, and will become more social and show more “ bordering” behavior on culture plates ( Gray et al., 2004).