asphyxia vs slumber

asphyxia

noun
  • Loss of consciousness due to the interruption of breathing and consequent anoxia. 

  • Loss of consciousness due to the body's inability to deliver oxygen to its tissues, either by the breathing of air lacking oxygen or by the inability of the blood to carry oxygen. 

slumber

noun
  • A state of ignorance or inaction. 

  • The snooze button on an alarm clock. 

  • A very light state of sleep, almost awake. 

verb
  • To be inactive or negligent. 

  • To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake. 

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