Term: asphyxia
Origin: Anc Greek
>α/a(privative, “not”)
+σφύζω/sphyzo(=throb)
without pulse
Definition
Asphyxia is a pathological condition due to lack of oxygen in respired air, usually results from an interruption of breathing due to mechanical blockage of the breathing passages or by choking, drowning, electric shock, injury, or the inhalation of non-toxic (or toxic) gases.
