near drowning
Underwater survival crisis
Near drowning is a medical term for surviving submersion in water long enough to cause significant oxygen deprivation.
The person doesn't die but may suffer serious complications—lung damage, brain injury, or cardiac problems.
The child was hospitalized after a near drowning at the community pool.
The hyphen is optional: near-drowning.
- submersionBeing entirely underwater
- going underFailing or submerging
- waterClear essential liquid
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- gaspingBreathing in sharp gulps
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Preventing drowning and accidents
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