"positional asphyxia" meaning in All languages combined

See positional asphyxia on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} positional asphyxia (uncountable)
  1. A form of asphyxia which occurs when one's position prevents them from breathing adequately. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law enforcement Synonyms: postural asphyxia
    Sense id: en-positional_asphyxia-en-noun-e-4aQiDm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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