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anoxia
[ an-ok-see-uh, uh-nok- ]
/ ænˈɒk si ə, əˈnɒk- /
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noun
Biology. the absence of oxygen, as in an organic environment: the simulation of aquatic anoxia in the laboratory.
Pathology. the absence or near absence of oxygen in the body tissues; severe hypoxia: Metabolism came to an irreversible standstill during prolonged anoxia.Compare hypoxia (def. 2).
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OTHER WORDS FROM anoxia
an·ox·ic, adjectiveWords nearby anoxia
anovulant, anovulation, anovulatory, anoxaemia, anoxemia, anoxia, anoxic, ANPA, ANPR, Anqing, Anquetil
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British Dictionary definitions for anoxia
anoxia
/ (ænˈɒksɪə) /
noun
lack or absence of oxygen
a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organsCompare hypoxia
Derived forms of anoxia
anoxic, adjectiveWord Origin for anoxia
C20: from an- + ox (ygen) + -ia
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