Pronunciation: /haɪˈpɒksɪk/

Definitions of hypoxic

noun a person or organism experiencing a deficiency of oxygen

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of hypoxic in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of hypoxic

past tense

hypoxiced

plural

hypoxics

comparative

more hypoxic

superlative

most hypoxic

present tense

hypoxic

future tense

will be hypoxic

perfect tense

have been hypoxic

continuous tense

is being hypoxic

singular

hypoxic

positive degree

hypoxic

infinitive

to be hypoxic

gerund

hypoxicing

participle

hypoxiced

Origin and Evolution of hypoxic

First Known Use: 1966 year
Language of Origin: Greek/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'hypoxic' originated from the combination of the prefix 'hypo-' meaning 'below normal' and the word 'oxygen', referring to a condition of low oxygen levels.
Evolution of the word: The term 'hypoxic' has been primarily used in medical contexts to describe a deficiency in oxygen levels in the body. Over time, it has become more commonly used in fields such as aviation, diving, and high-altitude sports to refer to environments with low oxygen levels.