noun
- the condition of being deprived of oxygen, leading to unconsciousness or death; suffocation
Usage: medical
Examples
- The victim died from asphyxiation caused by smoke inhalation.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to asphyxiation.
- The doctor determined that asphyxiation was the cause of death.
- Proper ventilation prevents asphyxiation in enclosed spaces.
- The rescue team worked quickly to prevent asphyxiation of the trapped miners.
- Asphyxiation occurs when the body cannot get enough oxygen.