In breaking down its prefix, root, and suffix, what would the term hypoxia mean?
(1 point)
Responses
insufficient oxygen condition
insufficient oxygen condition
too much oxygen condition
too much oxygen condition
pertaining to mouth pain
pertaining to mouth pain
difficulty breathing
The term hypoxia can be broken down as follows:
Prefix: hypo- (meaning insufficient or below normal)
Root: ox- (referring to oxygen)
Suffix: -ia (indicating a condition or state)
Therefore, hypoxia would mean an insufficient oxygen condition.