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hypoxia

hy-POK-see-uh

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Definition

Deficiency of oxygen reaching body tissues

PathologyRespiratory

Breakdown

Prefix

hypo-

below normal

Root

ox/o

oxygen

Etymology

Greek: hypo- (below) + ox/o (oxygen) + -ia (condition)

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