anoxia

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

noun

an abnormally low amount of oxygen in the body tissues; hypoxia.

the mental and physical disturbances that occur as a result of hypoxia.

Origin of anoxia

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

Related formsan·ox·ic, adjective

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Historical Examples of anoxia

There they encountered the larvae of the Cetonia, the Oryctes, the Anoxia, succulent morsels on which to rear their families.
More Hunting Wasps
J. Henri Fabre
Employing our feeble energies in turns, we dig a trench in the sand where I hope to find the Anoxia.
More Hunting Wasps
J. Henri Fabre
I told myself: When I can't read the numbers any more I'll know my vision is blurring from the beginning of anoxia.
Last Resort
Stephen Bartholomew
What must have happened is that the suit ran out of oxygen, and I lost consciousness due to anoxia.
Accidental Death
Peter Baily
Hypoxia or anoxia or lack of oxygen could affect his memory.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)
The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for anoxia

anoxia

noun

lack or absence of oxygen

a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organsCompare hypoxia

Derived Formsanoxic, adjective

Word Origin for anoxia

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

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Medicine definitions for anoxia

anoxia

[ăn-ŏk′sē-ə, ə-nŏk′-]

n.

The absence or reduced supply of oxygen in inspired gases, arterial blood, or tissues.

Related formsan•ox′ic adj.