Synonyms of asphyxia

Noun


1. asphyxia, physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition

usage: a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas

WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University.
All rights reserved.

Definition and meaning of asphyxia (Dictionary)