hypoxia

/ˌhaɪpɒksiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.

“The patient was experiencing hypoxia due to the high altitude.”

2. noun

a deficiency in the availability of oxygen in the environment.

“The fish in the polluted lake was suffering from hypoxia due to the low oxygen levels.”

Synonyms

  • anoxia
  • oxygen deficiency

Antonyms

  • hyperoxia
  • normoxia