anoxia

[ an-ok-see-uh, uh-nok- ]

noun

1. Biology. the absence of oxygen, as in an organic environment:

   the simulation of aquatic anoxia in the laboratory.

2. Pathology. the absence or near absence of oxygen in the body tissues; severe hypoxia: Compare hypoxia ( def 2 ).

   Metabolism came to an irreversible standstill during prolonged anoxia.

anoxia

/ ænˈɒksɪə /

noun

1. lack or absence of oxygen
2. a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organs Compare hypoxia

Derived Forms

• anˈoxic, adjective

Other Words From

• an·ox·ic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anoxia¹

First recorded in 1930–35; an- ¹ + ox(ygen) + -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of anoxia¹

C20: from an- + ox ( ygen ) + -ia

Example Sentences

There they encountered the larvae of the Cetonia, the Oryctes, the Anoxia, succulent morsels on which to rear their families.

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Employing our feeble energies in turns, we dig a trench in the sand where I hope to find the Anoxia.

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It should imitate the Anoxia-larva and remain rolled up like a Hedgehog until the enemy retires.

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Hypoxia or anoxia or lack of oxygen could affect his memory.

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There was no cerebral response, that is the pupils remained dilated and fixed; there was evidence of anoxia.

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