Asphyxia
Definition
A severe pathological condition caused by a sudden decrease of oxygen in the blood and the excessive accumulation of carbon dioxide in the body, manifested by the suspension of respiratory function and suffocation. This structural-physiological phenomenon can be caused by external mechanical factors, such as strangulation, drowning, or the introduction of a foreign body into the airways, as well as by the inhalation of toxic gases, requiring immediate cardio-respiratory resuscitation measures.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Asphyxia
- Suffocation
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, articulated: asfixia, plural: asfixii, genitive-dative: asfixiei / asfixiilor. |
| Formation | Neologistic loanword from French (asphyxie), etymologically composed of the Greek privative prefix 'a-' and 'sphyxis' (pulse). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [as.fik.ˈsi.e] |
| Source | International Encyclopaedia of Medical Sciences and Emergency Pathologies |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Medicul legist a stabilit că decesul victimei a fost provocat de o asfixie mecanică prin comprimarea toracelui.
EN: The forensic doctor established that the victim's death was caused by mechanical asphyxia due to chest compression.
RO: Inhalarea prelungită a fumului într-un spațiu închis poate conduce rapid la o asfixie toxică letală.
EN: Prolonged inhalation of smoke in a confined space can quickly lead to a lethal toxic asphyxia.
RO: Simptomele inițiale de asfixie includ cianoza buzelor, agitația extremă și dificultatea severă în coordonarea mișcărilor respiratorii.
EN: Initial symptoms of asphyxia include cyanosis of the lips, extreme agitation, and severe difficulty in coordinating respiratory movements.
Idioms & Phrases
Asfixie perinatală / Perinatal asphyxia
RO: Lipsă severă de oxigen suferită de făt sau de nou-născut în timpul procesului de naștere, necesitând reanimare imediată.
EN: Severe lack of oxygen suffered by the fetus or newborn during the birth process, requiring immediate resuscitation.
Asfixie traumatică / Traumatic asphyxia
RO: Sindrom clinic complex determinat de o comprimare puternică și violentă a cutiei toracice de către un obiect greu.
EN: Complex clinical syndrome determined by a powerful and violent compression of the rib cage by a heavy object.
Stare de asfixie / State of asphyxiation
RO: Fază critică în care celulele creierului încep să sufere leziuni ireversibile din cauza absenței oxigenării sanguine.
EN: Critical phase during which brain cells begin to suffer irreversible damage due to the absence of blood oxygenation.
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