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anoxia [a′näk·sē·ə] (medicine) The failure of oxygen to gain access to, or to be utilized by, the body tissues. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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However, the report noted that the degenerative changes observed in several organs of the aborted fetuses were indicative of tissue anoxia, symptomatic of methemoglobinemia. Irreversible cerebral anoxia, or lowered oxygen to the brain, due to asphyxiation serves as the mechanism of death. Anoxia is thought to trigger the activation of C fibers, ultimately causing pain in the anoxic region of tendon. |
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