anoxia

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A state in which there is no supply of oxygen to body tissues. Compare hypoxia.

A condition caused by a total lack of oxygen in the blood or tissues of the body. This condition is preceded by hypoxia.

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the absence or a deficiency of dioxygen. Compare hypoxia.
— anoxic adj.

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Absence of oxygen in the tissues; often used interchangeably with hypoxia to mean a reduction of oxygen in body tissues below physiological levels. The condition is accompanied by deep respirations, cyanosis, increased pulse rate and impairment of coordination.

• anemic a. — reduction of oxygen in body tissues because of diminished oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
• anoxic a. — reduction of oxygen in body tissues due to interference with the oxygen supply.
• histotoxic a. — condition resulting from diminished ability of cells to utilize available oxygen.
• stagnant a. — condition due to interference with the flow of blood and its transport of oxygen.

(anok′sē-ə)
n

A condition of total lack of oxygen; a term frequently misused as a synonym of hypoxia.

For a list of words related to anoxia, see:

• Afflictions and Conditions - anoxia: condition in which body tissues receive inadequate oxygen

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