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anoxia

[ an-ok-see-uh, uh-nok- ]

noun

  1. Biology. the absence of oxygen, as in an organic environment:

    the simulation of aquatic anoxia in the laboratory.

  2. Pathology. the absence or near absence of oxygen in the body tissues; severe hypoxia: Compare hypoxia ( def 2 ).

    Metabolism came to an irreversible standstill during prolonged anoxia.



anoxia

/ ænˈɒksɪə /

noun

  1. lack or absence of oxygen
  2. a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organs Compare hypoxia


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Derived Forms

  • anˈoxic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • an·ox·ic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of anoxia1

First recorded in 1930–35; an- 1 + ox(ygen) + -ia

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Word History and Origins

Origin of anoxia1

C20: from an- + ox ( ygen ) + -ia

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Example Sentences

There they encountered the larvae of the Cetonia, the Oryctes, the Anoxia, succulent morsels on which to rear their families.

Employing our feeble energies in turns, we dig a trench in the sand where I hope to find the Anoxia.

It should imitate the Anoxia-larva and remain rolled up like a Hedgehog until the enemy retires.

Hypoxia or anoxia or lack of oxygen could affect his memory.

There was no cerebral response, that is the pupils remained dilated and fixed; there was evidence of anoxia.

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