asphyxia
nounfeminine/ɐʃ.fi.ˈksi.ɐ/medium
as·fi·xi·a
Definition
A condition arising when the body is deprived of oxygen, causing unconsciousness or death.
The cause of death was determined to be asphyxia.
Parents are warned about the asphyxiation risks of plastic bags.
Common collocations
death by asphyxiationrisk of asphyxiationsigns of asphyxia
Etymology
Do grego 'asphyxía' (privação de pulso).