anoxia
[ an-ok-see-uh, uh-nok- ]
/ ænˈɒk si ə, əˈnɒk- /
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noun
an abnormally low amount of oxygen in the body tissues; hypoxia.
the mental and physical disturbances that occur as a result of hypoxia.
Nearby words
anovular menstruation, anovulation, anovulatory, anoxaemia, anoxemia, anoxia, anoxic anoxia, anpa, anpr, anqing, anquetil
Related forms
an·ox·ic, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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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
anoxic, adjectiveWord 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 forms
an•ox′ic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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