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Definition of Hypoxia

Hypoxia: A subnormal concentration of oxygen. By contrast with normoxia (normal oxygen) and anoxia (the absence or near absence of oxygen). From hyp- (below) + -ox- (oxygen) + -ia.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 7/8/2004

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