anoxia
[an-ok-see-uh, uh-nok-]
- an abnormally low amount of oxygen in the body tissues; hypoxia.
- the mental and physical disturbances that occur as a result of hypoxia.
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Origin of anoxia
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There they encountered the larvae of the Cetonia, the Oryctes, the Anoxia, succulent morsels on which to rear their families.
More Hunting WaspsJ. Henri Fabre
Employing our feeble energies in turns, we dig a trench in the sand where I hope to find the Anoxia.
More Hunting WaspsJ. 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 ResortStephen Bartholomew
What must have happened is that the suit ran out of oxygen, and I lost consciousness due to anoxia.
Accidental DeathPeter 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
anoxia
- lack or absence of oxygen
- a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organsCompare hypoxia
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Word Origin
C20: from an- + ox (ygen) + -ia
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anoxia
(ăn-ŏk′sē-ə, ə-nŏk′-)- The absence or reduced supply of oxygen in inspired gases, arterial blood, or tissues.
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