Definition

Noun; Asphyxiation

1. Death by strangulation; ergo blockage in air passage.

2. Incapability to breathe; inevitable death if prolonged.

Example Usage

Patient 6.0.3. died of asphyxiation at exactly 3:13 in the evening.

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