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Hyperperfusion vs Hypoxia - What's the difference?

hyperperfusion | hypoxia |

As nouns the difference between hyperperfusion and hypoxia

is that hyperperfusion is (medicine) increased perfusion of blood through an organ while hypoxia is (pathology) a condition in which tissues (especially the blood) are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen; anoxia.

hyperperfusion

English

Noun

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  • (medicine) Increased perfusion of blood through an organ

    • Antonyms

    *hypoperfusion

    hypoxia

    English

    (wikipedia hypoxia)

    Noun

  • (pathology) A condition in which tissues (especially the blood) are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen; anoxia
  • A reduced concentration of dissolved oxygen in an aquatic environment.

    • Derived terms

    * hypoxic

    Related terms

    * normoxia

    See also

    * anoxia * altitude sickness * hyperoxia * hypoxemia