noun
- a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply
Usage: medical
Examples
- The pilot experienced hypoxia at high altitude without supplemental oxygen.
- Hypoxia can cause confusion, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
- The patient’s hypoxia was treated with oxygen therapy.
- Mountain climbers risk hypoxia when ascending to extreme elevations.
- Sleep apnea can lead to episodes of hypoxia during the night.
- The doctor monitored the patient’s blood oxygen levels to prevent hypoxia.