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Definition of Hypoxic hypoxia
1. Noun. Hypoxia resulting from defective oxygenation of the blood in the lungs.
Generic synonyms: Hypoxia
Medical Definition of Hypoxic hypoxia
1. Hypoxia resulting from a defective mechanism of oxygenation in the lungs; may be caused by a low tension of oxygen, abnormal pulmonary function or respiratory obstruction, or a right-to-left shunt in the heart. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypoxic Hypoxia
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