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asphyxia

[as-fik-see-uh] / æsˈfɪk si ə /


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The autopsy determined he died from asphyxia after aspirating his own vomit, and that his death was accidental.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

A cause of death for Liliwen was given as asphyxia or a lack of oxygen during birth.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

That’s when agencies as diverse as the New York Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation made videos warning about positional asphyxia.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

These results highlight the need for early genetic testing in children with cerebral palsy, especially those with risk factors like birth asphyxia, to ensure they receive the right medical care and treatment.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

In this, as in asphyxia from other causes, immediately resort to artificial respiration.

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin




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