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hypoxic

/hɪˈɒksɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does hypoxic mean?

adjective

Lacking sufficient oxygen in the tissues; unable to take in or process sufficient oxygen.

Example

"The high altitude caused hypoxic conditions that made it difficult for the climbers to breathe."

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