secondary drowning
Asphyxiation caused by irritation of alveoli from the aspiration of liquid, after…Asphyxiation caused by irritation of alveoli from the aspiration of liquid, after recovery from immersion into liquid, in the three-day period following the immersion episode.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)Asphyxiation caused by irritation of alveoli from the aspiration of liquid, after recovery from immersion into liquid, in the three-day period following the immersion episode.
Origin
From secondary + drowning.From secondary + drowning.
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Forms
plural: secondary drownings| Singular | secondary drowning |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable