noun
- Plural of asphyxiation; instances or cases of suffocation caused by lack of oxygen or inability to breathe.
Usage: Countable noun; typically used in medical, legal, or emergency contexts
Examples
- The coroner documented multiple asphyxiations in the accident report.
- Asphyxiations from smoke inhalation are a leading cause of fire-related deaths.
- The safety training covered prevention of asphyxiations in confined spaces.
- Rescue teams were trained to recognize signs of asphyxiations in drowning victims.
- The study examined asphyxiations caused by choking in young children.