What does hypoxic mean?
Hypoxic means (medicine) Of, pertaining to, or suffering from hypoxia..
Hypoxic
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(medicine) Of, pertaining to, or suffering from hypoxia..
Definitions by Sense
- (medicine) Of, pertaining to, or suffering from hypoxia.
- (underwater diving) Describing a breathing gas mixture that contains less than 21% oxygen.
- (ecology, especially bodies of water) Exhibiting hypoxia.
Example Sentences
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had left her hypoxic and wheezing.
Rarely, nitrox mixtures are intentionally hypoxic, under special conditions.
Dead zones are hypoxic areas in the world's oceans and large lakes.
Synonyms for hypoxic
Antonyms for hypoxic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more hypoxic
- most hypoxic
Usage Notes
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had left her hypoxic and wheezing.
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