noun
- Plural of asphyxia; instances or conditions of severe oxygen deprivation causing unconsciousness or death.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form
Examples
- The autopsy revealed multiple asphyxias caused by different mechanisms.
- Drowning and strangulation are two common causes of asphyxias in forensic cases.
- Medical examiners must carefully document all asphyxias to determine cause of death.
- The study compared asphyxias resulting from various environmental factors.
- Rescue teams work to prevent asphyxias in accident victims by restoring airflow.