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    Aspiksya (en. Asphyxia)

    as-pik-sya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A condition where the body lacks oxygen.
    The child's crying in the cramped room caused asphyxia.
    Nagdulot ng aspiksya ang pag-iyak ng bata sa loob ng masikip na kuwarto.
    Death or injury due to lack of air.
    Blockage of the airway can cause asphyxia.
    Maaaring magdulot ng aspiksya ang pagsasara ng daanan ng hangin.
    A medical condition resulting from insufficient breathing.
    Asphyxia is a leading cause of incidents in pediatric patients.
    Ang aspiksya ay pangunahing sanhi ng mga insidente sa batang pasyente.

    Etymology

    from the Greek word 'asphyxia', meaning 'to be without air'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lung damage
    a condition where the lungs are not receiving enough oxygen.
    pinsala sa baga

    Related Words

    hypoxia
    A condition where the tissues of the body are lacking oxygen.
    hypoxia
    suffocation
    A cause of asphyxia caused by obstruction or blockage of the airway.
    suffocation

    Slang Meanings

    to feel or touch a person's skin as they rise
    Oh no, he experienced aspiksya when he climbed the mountain; he was so close to reaching the top.
    Naku, nag-aspiksya siya nang umakyat ng bundok, ang lapit na niya sa pag-abot ng tuktok.
    felt tired or exhausted
    Athletes often experience aspiksya after long training sessions.
    Yung mga atleta, madalas silang mag-aspiksya matapos ang mahahabang training sessions.
    perseverance in something until it's achieved
    He didn't give up and aspiksya in his dreams.
    Hindi siya bumitaw at nag-aspiksya sa kanyang mga pangarap.