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Hypoxia: meaning, definitions and examples

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hypoxia

 

[ hʌɪˈpɒksɪə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Hypoxia refers to a condition in which there is a decrease in the oxygen supply to the body's tissues. It can result from various factors such as high altitudes, lung diseases, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Hypoxia can lead to symptoms like shortness of breath, confusion, and even organ damage.

Synonyms

low oxygen levels, oxygen deficiency, oxygen deprivation

Examples of usage

  • Severe hypoxia at high altitudes can cause altitude sickness.
  • Hypoxia due to carbon monoxide exposure can be life-threatening.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypoxia" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipóxia

🇮🇳 हाइपोक्सिया

🇩🇪 Hypoxie

🇮🇩 hipoksia

🇺🇦 гіпоксія

🇵🇱 hipoksja

🇯🇵 低酸素症 (teisansoshō)

🇫🇷 hypoxie

🇪🇸 hipoxia

🇹🇷 hipoksi

🇰🇷 저산소증 (jeosansojeung)

🇸🇦 نقص الأكسجة (naqs al'uksaja)

🇨🇿 hypoxie

🇸🇰 hypoxia

🇨🇳 低氧症 (dī yǎng zhèng)

🇸🇮 hipoksija

🇮🇸 súrefnisskortur

🇰🇿 гипоксия

🇬🇪 ჰიპოქსია (hip'oqs'ia)

🇦🇿 hipoksiya

🇲🇽 hipoxia

Etymology

The term 'hypoxia' originates from the Greek words 'hypo' meaning 'below' and 'oxia' meaning 'oxygen'. It was first used in the medical field in the early 20th century to describe the condition of insufficient oxygen supply to tissues. The study of hypoxia has since become crucial in various medical disciplines, including emergency medicine, diving medicine, and aviation medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,030, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.