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asphyxia

[as-fik-see-uh] / æsˈfɪk si ə /


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Medical evidence heard during the new inquests stated that the victims who died from asphyxia at Hillsborough were likely to have been subjected to pressure that waxed and waned.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

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

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

Among the states that responded, 10 said they did not require positional asphyxia training.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

The unfortunate victims of the former are tortured by an ever-increasing dyspnoca, and finally die from asphyxia, under what are supposed to be carbonic acid convulsions.

From On Snake-Poison: its Action and its Antidote by Mueller, A.




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