asphyxiation

noun — 2 senses

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

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