hypoxia
noun
- low oxygen levels in an environment
- medical condition caused by low oxygen
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /haɪˈpɔk.si.ə/ / /ˈhaɪ.pɔk.si.ə/
noun
Etymology: By surface analysis, hyp- + ox- + -ia.
- A condition in which tissues are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen .
- A reduced concentration of dissolved oxygen in an aquatic environment.