Asphyxia and Strangulation

Asphyxia

Asphyxia noun - A condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas.
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Synonyms for Asphyxia

Strangulation and asphyxia are semantically related in asphyxiation topic. In some cases you can use "Strangulation" instead a noun "Asphyxia", when it comes to topics like suffocation.

Nearby Words: asphyxiate, asphyxiating

Strangulation

Strangulation noun - The act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe.
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Synonyms for Strangulation

Asphyxia and strangulation are semantically related in asphyxiation topic. You can use "Asphyxia" instead a noun "Strangulation", if it concerns topics such as suffocation.

Nearby Words: strangulate, strangulated, strangulating
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