underoxygenationEtymologyBy surface analysis, under- + oxygen + -ation.underoxygenation means The state of being underoxygenated. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 95 out of 100.nounThe state of being underoxygenated.“Because uterine contractions tend to compress the baby and restrict blood flow in some areas of the body during birthing, transient underoxygenation of brain (hypoxia) commonly occurs during birth.”