anoxemia

[ænɒksiˈmiːə]

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which the body or a part of it is deprived of oxygen

“The patient’s anoxemia was caused by the high altitude of the mountain.”

2. noun

a condition of insufficient oxygen in the body, especially in the blood

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with anoxemia due to the respiratory infection.”

Synonyms

  • anoxia
  • hypoxia

Antonyms

  • hyperoxia
  • oxygenation