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Definition of "hypoxic" []

  • Of, pertaining to, or suffering from hypoxia. (adjective)
  • Describing a breathing gas mixture that contains less than 21% oxygen. (adjective)

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Use "hypoxic" in a sentence
  • "We investigate the ability of MSC, exposed to short-term hypoxic conditions, to participate in vascular and tissue regeneration in an in vivo model of hindlimb ischemia."
  • "According to ESPN's Tim Griffin, West Virginia players are using some kind of fancy, enclosed closet that includes the word hypoxic to get used to the high altitude in Boulder."
  • "There’s not a lot of research done on the rise of nitrous oxide in hypoxic waters and Dr. Codispoti warns that, “we should intensify our observations of the relationship between low oxygen concentrations and nitrous oxide in coastal waters.”"