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Asphyxiation vs Strangulation - What's the difference?

asphyxiation | strangulation |

As nouns the difference between asphyxiation and strangulation

is that asphyxiation is death due to lack of oxygen while strangulation is the act of strangling or the state of being strangled.

asphyxiation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Death due to lack of oxygen.
  • An acute lack of oxygen.

    • strangulation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • the act of strangling or the state of being strangled
  • the constriction of the air passage or other body part that cuts off the flow of a fluid

    • Related terms

    * strangle * strangulate

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