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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A condition in which tissues are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen . countable, uncountable
2. 2
   oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency wordnet
3. 3
   A reduced concentration of dissolved oxygen in an aquatic environment. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

anoxiahypoxiation

Antonyms

All antonyms

eumoxiahyperoxiaoveroxygenation

Example

More examples

"This patient is suffering from hypoxia."

Etymology

By surface analysis, hyp- + ox- + -ia.

Related phrases

diffusion hypoxiaaltitude sickness

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