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Definition of Hypoxia-ischemia

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Hypoxia-ischemia: Blood flow to cells and organs that is not sufficient to maintain their normal function, combined with a lower-than-normal concentration of oxygen in arterial blood.