What does the word root "ox" mean in the term "hypoxia"?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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In "hypoxia," "ox" comes from Greek "oxys" meaning "sharp" or "oxygen" (oxygen literally means "acid-former"). In medical terminology, "ox" relates to oxygen. "Hypo-" means "below/under," so hypoxia means deficient oxygen supply to tissues or below-normal oxygen levels in the body.
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