ASPHYXIATION Definition & Meaning

asphyxiation

[as-fik-see-ey-shuhn]

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noun

a lack of oxygen and excess of carbon dioxide in the blood, caused by impaired respiration or insufficient oxygen in the air; suffocation.
The cause of death was severe asphyxiation, apparently from smoke inhalation.
the condition of being stifled or suffocated.
Peripheral countries, faced with economic asphyxiation, are being forced to sell access to their fishing banks for far less than they are worth.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of asphyxiation¹

asphyxi(ate) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

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The charity demanded that Israeli authorities stop what it called the "deliberate asphyxiation of Gaza and the annihilation of its healthcare system".

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In severe cases, complete muscular paralysis and death from asphyxiation can occur.

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Medical evidence suggested Callum had likely been subjected to some form of mechanical asphyxiation.

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Forensic investigators found wads of tissue paper had been put into his mouth and throat, and found injuries consistent with asphyxiation after birth.

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A post-mortem indicated he had died from asphyxiation, caused by smothering.

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asphyxiate aspic

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