hypoxemia

/haɪˈpɒksɪmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of reduced oxygen in the arterial blood, typically below 80 mmHg, often caused by respiratory disease or other medical conditions

“The patient was diagnosed with hypoxemia due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).”

Synonyms

  • hypoxia
  • oxygen deficiency

Antonyms

  • hyperoxia
  • oxygen excess