secondary drowning en · NOUN
Etymology
From secondary + drowning.
Meanings
- (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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| secondary drownings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |