anoxia

[ an-ok-see-uh, uh-nok- ]
/ ænˈɒk si ə, əˈnɒk- /

noun

an abnormally low amount of oxygen in the body tissues; hypoxia.
the mental and physical disturbances that occur as a result of hypoxia.

Origin of anoxia

First recorded in 1930–35; an-1 + ox(ygen) + -ia

OTHER WORDS FROM anoxia

an·ox·ic, adjective

Words nearby anoxia

anovular menstruation, anovulation, anovulatory, anoxaemia, anoxemia, anoxia, anoxic anoxia, anpa, anpr, anqing, anquetil

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British Dictionary definitions for anoxia

anoxia
/ (ænˈɒksɪə) /

noun

lack or absence of oxygen
a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organs Compare hypoxia

Derived forms of anoxia

anoxic, adjective

Word Origin for anoxia

C20: from an- + ox ( ygen) + -ia

Medical definitions for anoxia

anoxia
[ ăn-ŏk′sē-ə, ə-nŏk′- ]

n.

The absence or reduced supply of oxygen in inspired gases, arterial blood, or tissues.

Other words from anoxia

an•ox′ic adj.