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asphyxia

[as-fik-see-uh] / æsˈfɪk si ə /


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The autopsy determined he died from asphyxia after aspirating on his own vomit, and that his death was accidental.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

A cause of death for Liliwen was given as asphyxia or a lack of oxygen during birth.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

In a statement read to the inquest jury, Home Office pathologist Dr Jennifer Bolton said Leah died from "traumatic asphyxia", but had "no natural disease".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

Nearly all states have a Peace Officer Standards and Training agency that sets out what must be taught, so AP asked each commission whether it requires instruction on positional asphyxia.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

What treatment should be adopted in asphyxia from electricity?

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin