hypoxemia
or hy·pox·i·a
[hahy-pok-see-mee-uh or hahy-pok-see-uh]
- inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
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Origin of hypoxemia
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But by the time the turn was executed the flight crew could have succumbed to hypoxia.
Historical Examples
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
hypoxia
- deficiency in the amount of oxygen delivered to the body tissues
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Word Origin
C20: from hypo- + oxy- ² + -ia
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Word Origin and History for hypoxia
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hypoxia
(hī-pŏk′sē-ə, hĭ-)- Insufficient levels of oxygen in blood or tissue.
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hypoxemia
(hī′pŏk-sē′mē-ə)- Insufficient oxygenation of arterial blood.
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