asphyxia
as·phyx·i·a / asˈfiksēə/ • n. a condition arising when the body is deprived of oxygen, causing unconsciousness or death; suffocation.DERIVATIVES: as·phyx·i·al adj.as·phyx·i·ant / -sēənt/ adj. & n.
asphyxia
asphyxia
asphyxia (ă-sfiks-iă) n. suffocation: a life-threatening condition in which oxygen is prevented from reaching the tissues by obstruction of or damage to any part of the respiratory system.
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