Suffocation: The death of an individual due to a lack of oxygen. See free access online books about Suffocation below. See detailed information below for a list of 4 causes of Suffocation, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Suffocation: The act or condition of suffocating or of asphyxiation.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
A pathological condition caused by lack of oxygen, manifested in impending or actual cessation of life.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Killing by depriving of oxygen
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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Asphyxiation
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medical Conditions associated with Suffocation:
Choking (37 causes), Breathing difficulties (2470 causes), Breathing symptoms (2775 causes), Respiratory symptoms (3282 causes), Breath symptoms (2667 causes)
Symptoms related to Suffocation:
Choking (37 causes), Accidental death, Difficulty breathing (2470 causes), Shortness of breath (1199 causes), Chemical poisoning, High altitude pulmonary edema
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