Wordiyo

asphyxia

🇬🇧 UK/æs'fiksiә/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A dangerous condition caused by lack of oxygen, leading to unconsciousness or death; suffocation.

窒息

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
anot, opposite of
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sphyxroot
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iasuffix
=asphyxia

Common Collocations

  • 1.cause asphyxia导致窒息
  • 2.death by asphyxia窒息死亡
  • 3.asphyxia victim窒息受害者

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Asphyxia can result from choking.

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