ASPHYXIA
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Asphyxia.
Asphyxia - as a noun
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
Example Sentences
"The doctor determined that the cause of death was asphyxia."
"Infants should always sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of asphyxia."
"The paramedics arrived just in time to save the drowning victim from asphyxia."
"Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to asphyxia."
"The tight collar around the man's neck caused asphyxia."
Word Game Points
Is ASPHYXIA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, asphyxia is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASPHYXIA has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
Is ASPHYXIA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, asphyxia is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASPHYXIA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is ASPHYXIA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, asphyxia is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASPHYXIA has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.