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asphyxia

[as-fik-see-uh] / æsˈfɪk si ə /


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"We received around 50 students, including several teachers, in a critical state of asphyxia," said Christophe Zigashane, a nurse in a neighbouring clinic.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

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

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

That’s when agencies as diverse as the New York Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation made videos warning about positional asphyxia.

From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024

Yes," returned Nevins, "he stated that it was clearly a case of asphyxia.

From The Secret Toll by Thorne, Paul And Mabel




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