What does asphyxia mean?

n. A condition where someone cannot breathe, which can lead to unconsciousness or death.

asphyxia

🇺🇸 /əsˈfɪksiə/ 🇬🇧 /əsˈfɪksiə/

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noun

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.

A condition where someone cannot breathe, which can lead to unconsciousness or death.

Plural asphyxias