Hypoxia

Definition

Hypoxia is a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level. It can result from various factors, including low oxygen levels in the blood, inadequate blood flow, or an inability of the cells to use oxygen effectively.

Related terms

Anemia:

A condition characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues, potentially leading to hypoxia.

Ischemia: The restriction of blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism; can lead to hypoxia.

Oxygen saturation: A measure of the amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in the blood relative to the amount of hemoglobin not carrying oxygen, indicating how well oxygen is being distributed throughout the body