asphyxia

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Cause of death, according to the autopsy: Asphyxia by drowning.

From Scientific American • Apr. 28, 2022

Asphyxia would pin the blame more definitively on Mr. Chauvin, while cardiopulmonary arrest could be caused by many factors.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2021

"Asphyxia is,—it is——" And as Monsieur Roger was seeking for some easy words in which to explain himself, Miette cried out, with a laugh,— "Perhaps you don't know yourself,—you who know everything?"

From In Search of a Son by Walsh, William Shepard

"Asphyxia?" repeated Albert, in a voice choked with fear.

From In Search of a Son by Walsh, William Shepard

Asphyxia was threatening in this narrow space, reduced every moment, in a medium already saturated with carbonic acid.

From Dick Sand A Captain at Fifteen by Verne, Jules