adj
hypoxic
Hypoxic (adj) means relating to, or affected by, a lack of oxygen in the body.
adj
1
Relating to, or affected by, a lack of oxygen in the body.
"Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had left her hypoxic and wheezing."
2
Describing air or gas for breathing that holds less oxygen than normal air, under 21%.
"Rarely, nitrox mixtures are intentionally hypoxic, under special conditions."
3
Showing signs of a lack of oxygen.
"Dead zones are hypoxic areas in the world's oceans and large lakes."
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Etymology
Formed either from hypoxia and -ic, or from hyp-, ox- and -ic.
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What is the meaning of hypoxic?
"hypoxic" (adj) means relating to, or affected by, a lack of oxygen in the body.
What are the different meanings of hypoxic?
"hypoxic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to, or affected by, a lack of oxygen in the body; 2. Describing air or gas for breathing that holds less oxygen than normal air, under 21%; 3. Showing signs of a lack of oxygen.
