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anoxia

/ˌænɒksiə/ noun · British & US
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What does anoxia mean?

noun

A condition in which there is a deficiency of oxygen in the body or a part of the body. A state of oxygen deficiency.

Example

"The scuba diver suffered from anoxia after running out of air."

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