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Asphyxia: meaning, definitions and examples

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asphyxia

 

[ ษ™sหˆfษชk.si.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Asphyxia is a medical condition characterized by a deficiency of oxygen in the body, which can lead to suffocation. It occurs when the airway is obstructed, preventing the intake of oxygen. This condition can be caused by various factors, including choking, drowning, or respiratory diseases.

Synonyms

choking, smothering, suffocation

Examples of usage

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with asphyxia after the incident.
  • Asphyxia can result from inhaling smoke during a fire.
  • Infants are at risk of asphyxia if they sleep on their stomachs.
  • Prompt intervention is critical to prevent asphyxia in drowning victims.

Translations

Translations of the word "asphyxia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asfixia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคตเคธเคจ เคฐเฅเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erstickung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asfiksia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัั„ั–ะบัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ asfiksja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ช’ๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท asphyxie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asfixia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸulma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ์‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฎุชู†ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asfyxie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ asfyxia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ช’ๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ asfiksija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรถfnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ั ะฐะปัƒ ั‚ะพา›ั‚ะฐัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒคแƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asfiksiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asfixia

Etymology

The term 'asphyxia' originates from the Greek language. It comes from the words 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'sphyx' meaning 'pulse'. The term was first used in the 17th century to describe a condition where the pulse would cease due to a lack of air or oxygen. Over time, the understanding of asphyxia expanded to include various causes such as drowning, choking, and certain medical conditions. It is often associated with emergencies and situations where airflow is restricted, leading to severe health implications. The historical context emphasizes the importance of oxygen for survival and the dangers posed by obstructed airways, which have been recognized across cultures for centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,724, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.