anoxemia

American  

[an-ok-see-mee-uh] / ˌæn ɒkˈsi mi ə /

Or anoxaemia

noun

1. a deficiency of oxygen in the arterial blood.

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Other Word Forms

• anoxaemic
  adjective
• anoxemic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of anoxemia

First recorded in 1885–90; an- ¹ + ox(ygen) + -emia

Example Sentences

Beginners, advises Dr. Behanan, had better use at 1:2:2 rhythm, to prevent dizziness and anoxemia.

From Time Magazine Archive

We're not too familiar with what they do, though the reports indicate the worst effect is a mild anoxemia, which generally results in something of a headache.

From Where I Wasn't Going by Richmond, Walt

"Would anoxemia cause a change in character, doctor?"

From Where I Wasn't Going by Richmond, Walt