asphyxia
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/əsˈfɪksiə/
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/əsˈfɪksiə/
A condition where someone cannot breathe, which can lead to unconsciousness or death.
The victim of the accident suffered from asphyxia due to the pressure on his chest.
事故中的受害者由于胸部受到压迫而遭受窒息。