asphyxiation
noun/æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/
Etymology From asphyxiate + -ion.
1
Death due to lack of oxygen.
2
An acute lack of oxygen.
- Derived terms
- autoasphyxiation
- Related terms
- asphyxia
noun — 2 senses
/æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/
Etymology From asphyxiate + -ion.
Death due to lack of oxygen.
An acute lack of oxygen.
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