Difference between revisions of "Suffocation"
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[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [[Latin]] ''suffocatus'', past participle of ''suffocare'' to choke, stifle, from ''sub''- + ''fauces'' throat | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [[Latin]] ''suffocatus'', past participle of ''suffocare'' to choke, stifle, from ''sub''- + ''fauces'' throat | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1a (1) : to stop the [[respiration]] of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) (2) : to deprive of oxygen | *1a (1) : to stop the [[respiration]] of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) (2) : to deprive of oxygen | ||
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*2: to impede or stop the [[development]] of a thing or person. | *2: to impede or stop the [[development]] of a thing or person. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''Suffocation''', or [[asphyxia]] (''asphyxiation'') (from [[Greek]] α- "without" and σφύξις sphyxis, "heartbeat") is a condition of severely deficient supply of [ | + | '''Suffocation''', or [[asphyxia]] (''asphyxiation'') (from [[Greek]] α- "without" and σφύξις sphyxis, "heartbeat") is a condition of severely deficient supply of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxygen oxygen] to the [[body]] that arises from being unable to [[breathe]] normally. An example of asphyxia is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choking choking]. Asphyxia causes [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generalized_hypoxia generalized hypoxia], which primarily affects the tissues and organs. There are many circumstances that can induce ''asphyxia'', all of which are characterized by an inability of an individual to acquire sufficient oxygen through [[breathing]] for an extended period of time. These circumstances can include but are not limited to: the constriction or obstruction of airways, such as from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asthma asthma], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laryngospasm laryngospasm], or simple blockage from the [[presence]] of foreign materials; from being in environments where oxygen is not readily accessible: such as underwater, in a low oxygen atmosphere, or in a vacuum; environments where sufficiently oxygenated air is present, but cannot be adequately [[breathed]] because of air contamination such as excessive smoke. ''Asphyxia'' can cause [[coma]] or [[death]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffocation] |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*'''''[[Choke]]''''' | *'''''[[Choke]]''''' | ||
[[Category: Physiology]] | [[Category: Physiology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:28, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Latin suffocatus, past participle of suffocare to choke, stifle, from sub- + fauces throat
Definitions
- 1a (1) : to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) (2) : to deprive of oxygen
- b : to make uncomfortable by want of fresh air
- 2: to impede or stop the development of a thing or person.
Description
Suffocation, or asphyxia (asphyxiation) (from Greek α- "without" and σφύξις sphyxis, "heartbeat") is a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from being unable to breathe normally. An example of asphyxia is choking. Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which primarily affects the tissues and organs. There are many circumstances that can induce asphyxia, all of which are characterized by an inability of an individual to acquire sufficient oxygen through breathing for an extended period of time. These circumstances can include but are not limited to: the constriction or obstruction of airways, such as from asthma, laryngospasm, or simple blockage from the presence of foreign materials; from being in environments where oxygen is not readily accessible: such as underwater, in a low oxygen atmosphere, or in a vacuum; environments where sufficiently oxygenated air is present, but cannot be adequately breathed because of air contamination such as excessive smoke. Asphyxia can cause coma or death.[1]
