A condition where a person becomes deprived of oxygen through their own actions or due to self-imposed obstruction of breathing.
From 'auto-' (self) and 'asphyxiation' (suffocation from lack of oxygen, from Greek 'a-' meaning without and 'sphyxis' meaning heartbeat). This medical term describes self-induced oxygen deprivation.
Autoasphyxiation is a serious medical and psychological concern that doctors and emergency responders study to better understand and prevent tragic accidents.
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