Definition

Relating to a condition where there is a deficiency of oxygen in the blood.

Example

The patient was diagnosed as hypoxemic after the tests showed low oxygen levels.

Conversation

Have you heard about the hypoxemic conditions some athletes face during high-altitude training?

Yeah, I read that it can really affect their performance.

It's surprising how quickly the body can react to being hypoxemic.

Absolutely! They have to train their bodies to adapt to those lower oxygen levels.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypoxemic → It is formed from "hypo-" (meaning under or below) and "xemia" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood). The word "hypoxemic" refers to a condition of having insufficient oxygen in the blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'xemia' relating to 'blood' — this helps you remember that hypoxemic describes a state of having low oxygen in the blood.

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