asphyxia [asphyxias]◼◼◼(condition with extreme decrease of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide) noun [UK: æs.ˈfɪk.siə] [US: æs.ˈfɪk.siə]
asphyxiation [asphyxiations]◼◼◼(death due to lack of oxygen) noun [UK: əs.ˌfɪk.si.ˈeɪʃ.n̩] [US: əs.ˌfɪk.si.ˈeɪʃ.n̩]Asphyxiation was the cause of death. = La cause du décès est l'asphyxie.