Asphyxiation: meaning, definitions and examples

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asphyxiation

 

[ ษ™sหŒfษชk.siหˆeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cause of death

Asphyxiation is a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from abnormal breathing. It can cause unconsciousness or death if not corrected promptly.

Synonyms

choking, strangulation, suffocation

Examples of usage

  • She died of asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • The cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation.
  • If a person is in a poorly ventilated area, they may be at risk of asphyxiation.
Context #2 | Noun

medical emergency

Asphyxiation is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention to restore normal breathing and oxygen supply.

Synonyms

choking, strangulation, suffocation

Examples of usage

  • The first aid training included techniques to prevent asphyxiation.
  • Prompt action is crucial in cases of asphyxiation.
  • The signs of asphyxiation should not be ignored.

Translations

Translations of the word "asphyxiation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asfixia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erstickung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asfiksia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะดัƒั…ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uduszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ช’ๆฏ (ใกใฃใใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท asphyxie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asfixia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸulma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ์‹ (jilsik)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฎุชู†ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uduลกenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udusenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ช’ๆฏ (zhรฌxรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaduลกitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรฆfisjรบkdรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะฝัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒฉแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boฤŸulma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asfixia

Etymology

The word 'asphyxiation' originates from the Greek word 'asphyxia', which means stopping of the pulse. It has been used in the English language since the mid-18th century. Cases of asphyxiation have been documented throughout history, often associated with accidental deaths or suicides.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,028 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.