Definition
hypoxias
noun
- Plural of hypoxia; conditions of abnormally low oxygen levels in the blood or tissues.
Usage: Medical term; Countable noun when referring to multiple instances or types
Examples
- Patients with severe lung disease may experience repeated hypoxias during sleep.
- High-altitude climbers risk multiple hypoxias as oxygen levels drop with elevation.
- The study examined how different hypoxias affect brain function in premature infants.
- Chronic hypoxias can lead to serious complications if left untreated.
- Doctors monitored the patient for hypoxias during the surgical procedure.