Word: hypoxia
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
pox
i
a
Definition: A condition in which tissues (especially the blood) are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen; anoxia
Morphemes:
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
Meaning: under
Affix: oxygen
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A mixture of oxygen and other gases, administered to a patient to help them breathe.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀξύς
Language: grc
Decoded: oxus
Meaning: sharp
Affix: γένος
Language: grc
Decoded: genos
Meaning: birth
Affix: -ia
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in forming plurals of nouns in -ium and -ion.