Hypoxia Definition

hī-pŏksē-ə, hĭ-
noun
An abnormal condition resulting from a decrease in the oxygen supplied to or utilized by bodily tissue.
Webster's New World
Depletion of dissolved oxygen in aquatic environments to levels that are detrimental or fatal to aerobic organisms, often caused by eutrophication.
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Noun

Singular:
hypoxia
Plural:
hypoxias

Hypoxia Sentence Examples

  • The latter is especially important for preventing cell hypoxia.

  • The aim of this research is to study the mechanisms of gene regulation following hypoxia.

  • It follows that it is most useful to monitor heart rate and blood pressure, also pulse oximetry to detect hypoxia.

  • The natural course of chronic fetal hypoxia is slow.

  • Clonic movements are common as a result of cerebral hypoxia, but recovery is fairly rapid.

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Words Starting With

HHYHYP

Words Ending With

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