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Hypoxia
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A condition in which there is a decrease in the oxygen supply to a tissue. In cancer treatment, the level of hypoxia in a tumor may help predict the response of the tumor to the treatment. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A decrease in the amount of oxygen in the body. Symptoms range from mild (impaired judgment, memory loss, impaired motor coordination) to severe (seizures and coma). (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A disorder characterized by a decrease in the level of oxygen in the body. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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