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(hy-pox-i-a) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a condition in which there is a deficiency of oxygen in the tissues.

Example Sentence

The doctor diagnosed the patient with hypoxia after noticing a decrease in oxygen supply to his tissues.

More Example Sentences

Hypoxia can cause serious health problems.

Synonyms

oxygen deficiency; low oxygen; asphyxia

Antonyms

oxygen saturation; oxygen sufficiency

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Rhymes

  • eudoxia
  • hypoxia
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