anoxia

an·ox·i·a

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Definitions of anoxia word

noun anoxia lack or absence of oxygen 3
noun anoxia a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organs 3
noun anoxia total deprivation of oxygen 3
noun anoxia hypoxia 3
noun anoxia an abnormally low amount of oxygen in the body tissues; hypoxia. 1
noun anoxia the mental and physical disturbances that occur as a result of hypoxia. 1

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

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

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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