hypoxia

Definition / meaning of hypoxia

A condition in which there is a decrease in the oxygen supply to a tissue. In cancer treatment, the level of hypoxia in a tumor may help predict the response of the tumor to the treatment.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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