Share on Pinterest Anoxia is when the body or brain does not get enough oxygen. Anoxia is an extreme form of hypoxia. Hypoxia occurs when one part of a person's body, such as the brain, can only obtain a reduced amount of oxygen. Anoxia occurs when the body does not get any oxygen.

What is the difference between anoxic and hypoxic?

Hypoxic refers to a partial lack of oxygen; anoxic means a total lack. In general, the more complete the deprivation, the more severe the harm to the brain and the greater the consequences.

What does it mean anoxic?

Anoxia happens when your body or brain completely loses its oxygen supply. Anoxia is usually a result of hypoxia. This means that a part of your body doesn't have enough oxygen. When your body is harmed by a lack of oxygen, it's called a hypoxic-anoxic injury.