asphyxia
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of asphyxia
First recorded in 1700–10; from New Latin, from Greek asphyxía “a stopping of the pulse,” equivalent to a- a- 6 + sphýx(is) “pulse” + -ia -ia
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Cause of death, according to the autopsy: Asphyxia by drowning.
From Scientific American • Apr. 28, 2022
Asphyxia would pin the blame more definitively on Mr. Chauvin, while cardiopulmonary arrest could be caused by many factors.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2021
Asphyxia is a special form of syncope resulting from partial or total suspension of respiration, as in strangulation, drowning, or inhalation of noxious gases.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
Asphyxia would supervene, if the two breathing holes at the back became obstructed.
From The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander
"Asphyxia is,—it is——" And as Monsieur Roger was seeking for some easy words in which to explain himself, Miette cried out, with a laugh,— "Perhaps you don't know yourself,—you who know everything?"
From In Search of a Son by Walsh, William Shepard
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