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hypoxia

/hɪˈpɒksɪə/ noun · British & US
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What does hypoxia mean?

noun

A condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.

Example

"The high altitude caused hypoxia in the climbers, leading to fatigue and disorientation."

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