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hypoxia
[/haɪˈpɒksiə/]
noun
feminine
pl: hypoxias
hipóxia
1.
A deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body
The climber suffered from hypoxia at high altitude.
O alpinista sofreu de hipóxia em grande altitude.
2.
A medical condition characterized by abnormally low oxygen levels in the blood or tissues
Hypoxia can lead to organ damage if not treated promptly.
A hipóxia pode levar a danos aos órgãos se não for tratada rapidamente.
Synonyms
oxygen deficiency
anoxia
hypoxemia
Antonyms
hyperoxia
oxygenation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
hipóxia
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
hipóxia
Standard medical term used in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
altitude sickness (often caused by hypoxia)
oxygen deprivation
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