1. A condition of abnormally low oxygen content in the blood.
Usage: Medical term; also spelled anoxaemia in British English

Examples

• The patient developed anoxemia after the respiratory infection worsened.
• Anoxemia can result from lung disease, heart problems, or high-altitude exposure.
• Doctors monitored the child's blood oxygen levels to detect any signs of anoxemia.
• Severe anoxemia requires immediate medical intervention to restore adequate oxygen to tissues.
• The climber experienced anoxemia at extreme altitudes where oxygen is scarce.