: a deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body
Examples of hypoxia in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebSevere cases can result in difficulty breathing, wheezing, and signs of hypoxia (low oxygen in the tissues).—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 It is intended to work by releasing nitrogen, inducing hypoxia, and allowing the user to lose consciousness and pass away without physical suffering.—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 The thin air starves brains and lungs of oxygen, which can develop into the deadly condition hypoxia.—Helen Regan, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024 Alabama, Oklahoma and Mississippi are the only states that have authorized nitrogen hypoxia for executions, the Associated Press reported.—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hypoxia
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