histotoxic hypoxia

histotoxic hypoxia
histotoxic hypoxia n a deficiency of oxygen reaching the bodily tissues due to impairment of cellular respiration esp. by a toxic agent (as cyanide or alcohol)

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hypoxia due to impaired utilization of oxygen by tissues.

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