anoxic

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

/ ænˈɒk sɪk, əˈnɒk- /

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adjective

containing no oxygen; anaerobic: Methanogens are microorganisms that can occur in anoxic sediments, hydrothermal vents, and the intestinal tracts of animals.

caused by the absence of oxygen:The malpractice suit alleges that the patient’s anoxic brain injury was caused by excessive and improperly dosed medications.

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Origin of anoxic

First recorded in 1895–1900; anox(ia) + -ic

Words nearby anoxic

anovulation, anovulatory, anoxaemia, anoxemia, anoxia, anoxic, ANPA, ANPR, Anqing, Anquetil, ANS