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hypoxia

noun hyp·ox·ia \hi-ˈpäk-sē-ə, hī-\

Definition of HYPOXIA

: a deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body

— hyp·ox·ic \-sik\ adjective

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Origin of HYPOXIA

New Latin

First Known Use: 1941

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hypoxia

noun hyp·ox·ia \hip-ˈäk-sē-ə, hī-ˈpäk-\

Medical Definition of HYPOXIA

: a deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body

—hyp·ox·ic \-sik\ adjective

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