tukehtuminen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- asphyxia noun A dangerous medical condition caused by a lack of oxygen reaching the body's tissues, which can lead to unconsciousness or death.
- asphyxiation noun Death or severe harm caused by being deprived of oxygen.
- choking noun The condition of having the airway blocked, making breathing difficult or impossible.
Senses
tukehtuminen is used for these senses in English:
- asphyxiation An acute lack of oxygen.
- choking The act of coughing when a person finds it difficult to breathe.