Medical Dictionary
1choke
verb \ˈchōk\
chokedchok·ing
Medical Definition of CHOKE
transitive verb
: to keep from breathing in a normal way by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air
intransitive verb
: to have the trachea blocked entirely or partly
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