hypoxia
(hy-pox-i-a)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. a condition in which there is not enough oxygen in the body or a region of the body.
Example Sentence
The doctor diagnosed the patient with hypoxia after noticing a decrease in oxygen supply to his tissues.
Synonyms
oxygen deficiency; oxygen shortage; anoxia
Antonyms
oxygen saturation; oxygen sufficiency
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Rhymes
- eudoxia
- hypoxia