hypoxia

Etymology

hypo- (“under”) + oxygen + -ia

noun

  1. (pathology) A condition in which tissues (especially the blood) are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen; anoxia
  2. A reduced concentration of dissolved oxygen in an aquatic environment.

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