noun
- Plural of asphyxia; instances or conditions of severe lack of oxygen leading to unconsciousness or death.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Typically used in medical or forensic contexts
Examples
- The coroner documented multiple asphyxies among the victims of the fire.
- Asphyxies caused by drowning require immediate resuscitation efforts.
- The study examined different types of asphyxies in forensic pathology.
- Asphyxies from strangulation leave distinctive marks on the neck.
- Medical examiners must distinguish between various asphyxies to determine cause of death.