Definition of Asphyxiation
the act of restricting oxygen to the brain in someone or something
Examples of Asphyxiation in a sentence
Due to the red marks around her neck and her pale blue skin, the medical examiner determined that the woman died of asphyxiation. 🔊
As the man wrapped his hands underneath the cat’s chin and squeezed, the pet owner worried her cat would succumb to the asphyxiation. 🔊
Young children should not play with plastic bags because placing their head in the plastic bags could cause asphyxiation due to not being able to breathe. 🔊
With a blue-tinged face, the young boy was gasping for air in order to prevent the asphyxiation. 🔊
Seizures can be life-threatening since they can stop someone’s breathing resulting in asphyxiation. 🔊
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