Definition

A condition where there is not enough oxygen in the blood.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the patient with anoxemia after reviewing the blood tests.

Conversation

I heard that anoxemia can cause some serious health issues.

Yeah, it's really concerning how it affects oxygen levels in the blood.

Exactly, I read that it can make you feel really fatigued.

For sure! It’s important to monitor oxygen levels, especially in certain situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anoxemia is formed from "an-" (meaning without) and "oxemia" (from "oxygene" meaning oxygen, combined with the suffix "-emia" meaning a condition of the blood). The word describes a condition of the blood that is without oxygen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('an-') and 'oxygen in the blood' ('oxemia') to remember that anoxemia refers to a lack of oxygen in the blood.

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