anoxia

Term: anoxia

Origin: Anc Greek α or in front of vowel αν-) /an(=prevative prefix meaning without) + 2 letters of the word oxygen [Anc Greek οξύς/oxys(=sharp) + γένος/genos(=generation,  produced by) meaning acid-former because oxygen was thought  essential in the formation of acid].

 Definition:

Anoxia is a condition characterized by an absence of oxygen supply.