postural asphyxia

A form of positional asphyxia — A form of asphyxia which occurs when one's position prevents them from breathing adequately.

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Meanings

nounpostural asphyxia (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of positional asphyxia.
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postural asphyxia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/postural%20asphyxia

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“postural asphyxia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/postural%20asphyxia. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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