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anemic hypoxia

/əˈniːmɪk haɪˈpɒksiə/

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/əˈniːmɪk haɪˈpɒksiə/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, при котором способность крови переносить кислород снижена из-за уменьшения количества функционального гемоглобина, часто вызванное анемией, отравлением угарным газом или метгемоглобинемией.

A medical condition where the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity is reduced due to a decrease in the amount of functional hemoglobin, often caused by anemia, carbon monoxide poisoning, or methemoglobinemia.

  1. Reduced oxygen-carrying capacityC1formal

    A condition where the blood's ability to carry oxygen is decreased, often due to low hemoglobin levels or abnormal hemoglobin, leading to insufficient oxygen supply to tissues.

    ruСниженная кислородная емкость

    • Anemic hypoxia can result from severe iron deficiency.
    • Patients with chronic kidney disease may develop anemic hypoxia.
    • The doctor diagnosed anemic hypoxia after reviewing the blood test results.