Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
asphyxiation
Noun
æsfɪkʃiˈeɪʃən
Definition
A condition caused by insufficient oxygen supply to the body, leading to suffocation or unconsciousness.
Examples
- She fainted due to asphyxiation from the smoke in the room.
- The rescue team arrived just in time to save him from asphyxiation underwater.
Meaning
Asphyxiation occurs when the body is deprived of oxygen, which can result from choking, drowning, or respiratory obstruction.
Synonyms
- suffocation
- smothering
- choking
- obstruction
