hypoxic

/haɪˈpɑksɪk/
adjective
  1. Having or relating to a deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.
    • The patient was placed on a ventilator to treat his hypoxic state.
    • Hypoxic conditions in the soil can harm plant roots.
    • The fish died in the hypoxic waters of the polluted lake.
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