asphyxia (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 26
def a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis
def caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas
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Hypernym physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition
Derivationally related form asphyxia → asphyxiate; asphyxia → asphyxiate
Derivationally related form asphyxia → asphyxiate
Part meronym hypoxia; hypercapnia, hypercarbia
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) asphyxiated → asphyxia
Hyponym physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition
Part holonym hypoxia; hypercapnia, hypercarbia
Derivationally related form asphyxiate → asphyxia; asphyxiate → asphyxia
Derivationally related form asphyxiate → asphyxia

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