Hypoxia Definition & Meaning

hypoxia
noun
  1. oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency

"Hypoxia" in song lyrics

See how hypoxia is used in real songs:

  • "corneal hypoxia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "symptoms of hypoxia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "nocturnal hypoxia"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "hypoxia"

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