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hypoxic

adjective

Definitions of hypoxic adjective

  1. medical

    Relating to or characterized by an insufficient supply of oxygen to the blood and body tissues.

    • His death was attributed to hypoxic encephalopathy, resulting from oxygen deprivation in the brain after cardiac arrest.

    • The severity of hypoxic stress is influenced by altitude, the speed of ascent, and the length of exposure.

    • Prolonged exposure to high altitude can lead to hypoxic injury.

  2. biology

    Describing a place or environment that does not have adequate oxygen.

    • A hypoxic zone is defined as a low-oxygen area that develops in coastal waters.

    • The deep sea environment is often hypoxic.

    • Certain bacteria thrive in hypoxic environments.