Hypoxia
Nounहाइपॉक्सिया (ऑक्सीजन की कमी का स्थिति)
Definition
A condition of oxygen deficiency in tissues, often due to high altitude or pollution (e.g., Himalayan hypoxia).
Contextual Sentence: "Hypoxia in the Himalayas affects mountaineers, a medical geography topic in UPSC exams."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Hypo (less) + oxia (oxygen) → imagine climbing Everest and gasping.
Synonyms
low oxygen
anoxia (severe deficiency)
Antonyms
hyperoxia
oxygen surplus