hypoxia
[ hahy-pok-see-uh ]
/ haɪˈpɒk si ə /
noun
Biology. a very low level of oxygen, as in an organic environment: The fish have developed a tolerance to the hypoxia of the swamp.
Pathology. an abnormally low amount of oxygen in the body tissues: Premature newborns are routinely placed in incubators to treat or prevent hypoxia.Compare anoxia (def. 2), hypoxemia.
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OTHER WORDS FROM hypoxia
hy·pox·ic, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for hypoxia
If oxygen levels become deficient in its tissues, causing hypoxia, cells can use the high levels of the sugar glycogen stored in its heart and brain to begin anaerobic metabolism, creating energy without oxygen.
He was also known to inhale nitrous oxide cartridges that can induce hypoxia.
He tested positive on June 5 and needed to be hospitalized after his lungs were unable to get enough oxygen into his body, causing hypoxia and shortness of breath.
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British Dictionary definitions for hypoxia
hypoxia
/ (haɪˈpɒksɪə) /
noun
deficiency in the amount of oxygen delivered to the body tissues
Derived forms of hypoxia
hypoxic (haɪˈpɒksɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for hypoxia
C20: from hypo- + oxy- ² + -ia
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Medical definitions for hypoxia
hypoxia
[ hī-pŏk′sē-ə, hĭ- ]
n.
Insufficient levels of oxygen in blood or tissue.
Other words from hypoxia
hy•pox′ic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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