Term: hypoxia
Origin: Anc Greek υπό/hypo(=under, sub-) + 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:
Hypoxia is a condition characterized by reduction of oxygen supply.
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