Loss of consciousness due to the interruption of breathing and consequent anoxia.

plural of asphyxia

A form of asphyxia which occurs when one's position prevents them from breathing adequately.

Alternative form of positional asphyxia

(transitive) To smother or suffocate someone. / (intransitive) To be smothered or suffocated.

Death due to lack of oxygen. / An acute lack of oxygen.

plural of asphyxiation

present participle of asphyxiate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of asphyxiate

simple past tense and past participle of asphyxiate