Pronunciation: /haɪˈpɒksɪk/
noun a person or organism experiencing a deficiency of oxygen
A1 Hypoxic environments can be dangerous for living organisms.
A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with hypoxia, a condition caused by low oxygen levels.
B1 Pilots are trained to recognize and respond to hypoxic conditions at high altitudes.
B2 The mountaineer experienced hypoxemia while climbing the peak, leading to difficulty breathing.
C1 The researchers conducted a study on the effects of hypoxemia on cognitive function.
C2 The athlete underwent hypoxic training to improve their endurance and performance.
adjective relating to or suffering from a deficiency of oxygen
A1 The doctor explained that the patient was hypoxic, meaning they had low oxygen levels.
A2 Hypoxic conditions can occur at high altitudes where the air is thin.
B1 The hikers experienced hypoxic symptoms as they climbed to higher elevations.
B2 The pilot had to use supplemental oxygen to prevent hypoxic conditions during the flight.
C1 The researchers conducted a study on the effects of hypoxic training on athletes.
C2 The mountaineer had to acclimatize to the hypoxic environment before attempting to summit the peak.
formal The patient developed hypoxic respiratory failure due to a lack of oxygen in their blood.
informal The hiker felt dizzy and short of breath at high altitudes because of hypoxic conditions.
slang I can't think straight in this stuffy room, it's making me feel hypoxic.
figurative The team's performance was hypoxic without their star player on the field.
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