anoxia

/əˈnɒksiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which there is a deficiency of oxygen in the body or a part of the body.

“The high altitude caused anoxia in the climbers, leading to severe headaches.”

2. noun

A condition in which tissues are deprived of oxygen, often resulting in tissue damage or death.

“The anoxia caused by the power outage led to a significant loss of crops.”

Synonyms

  • hypoxia
  • oxygen deficiency

Antonyms

  • hyperoxia
  • oxia