anoxia

noun an·ox·ia \a-ˈnäk-sē-ə\

Definition of ANOXIA

: hypoxia especially of such severity as to result in permanent damage

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First Known Use: 1931

Medical Dictionary

noun an·ox·ia \ə-ˈnäk-sē-ə, a-\

: hypoxia especially of such severity as to result in permanent damage

—an·ox·ic \-sik\ adjective

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