Definitions

1. noun

a form of asphyxia caused by compression of the chest, resulting in inability to breathe

“The hikers suffered from acute acroasphyxia after being trapped under the fallen tree for several hours.”

2. noun

a form of asphyxia caused by the compression of the chest, often resulting in death

“The coroner ruled that the victim’s death was caused by acroasphyxia due to the weight of the fallen debris.”