Anoxia

Pronunciation: /ˈænəksɪə/

Anoxia (noun)

  1. A condition where the body or a tissue has almost no oxygen, so cells cannot work normally.
  2. Very low oxygen in water or air, causing living things to struggle or die.

Examples

  • Anoxia can damage the brain within minutes.
  • The report warned that anoxia may occur during deep dives.