DROWNING

Drowning

Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid. Near drowning is the survival of a drowning event involving unconsciousness or water inhalation and can lead to serious secondary complications or death, possibly up to 72 hours after the event. It occurs more frequently in males and the young.

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drowning

Noun

  1. An instance of a person or animal drowning.
    It's dangerous to swim in that river — there were three drownings there last year.

Verb



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