noun

hypoxia

heye-PAWK-see-uh

Hypoxia (noun) means a condition in which the body's tissues don't get enough oxygen. Example: “Climbers at high altitude risk hypoxia due to thin air.”

noun

A condition in which the body's tissues don't get enough oxygen.

"Climbers at high altitude risk hypoxia due to thin air."

How to use hypoxia

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dangerous shortage of oxygen reaching the body's tissues.

Common pairings

risk of hypoxia severe hypoxia

Word forms

hypoxias plural

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Etymology

Built from hyp- ("under") + ox- (referring to oxygen) + -ia.

Rhymes for hypoxia

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hypoxia” mean?

The word “hypoxia” means a condition in which the body's tissues don't get enough oxygen. In plain terms, a dangerous shortage of oxygen reaching the body's tissues.

How do you pronounce “hypoxia”?

“Hypoxia” is pronounced heye-PAWK-see-uh (/haɪˈpɔk.si.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “hypoxia” in a sentence?

Here is “hypoxia” used in a sentence: “Climbers at high altitude risk hypoxia due to thin air.”

What part of speech is “hypoxia”?

“Hypoxia” is a noun.