🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

ऑक्सीजन की कमी

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Aukṣijan kī kamī

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Anoxia/æˈnɒk.si.ə/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"ऑक्सीजन की कमी से मस्तिष्क को स्थायी नुकसान हो सकता है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A condition characterized by an absence of oxygen in the tissues.

    "The patient suffered from anoxia due to prolonged exposure to high altitudes."
  2. 2

    A state of oxygen deficiency that can lead to cellular damage or death.

    "Anoxia can result from drowning or suffocation, leading to irreversible brain damage."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'anoxia' originates from the Greek word 'anoxía', which combines 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'oxys' meaning 'sharp' or 'acid'. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe a deficiency of oxygen in the tissues.

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