Strangling
Strangling
Strangling (/ˈstræŋɡəlɪŋ/) is a method of violence that involves the compression of the neck to restrict breathing and blood flow to the brain. It can lead to unconsciousness or death by hypoxia and ischemia.
Etymology
The term "strangling" comes from the Old English strangulian, which means "to choke" or "to throttle".
Types
There are two main types of strangling: manual strangulation and ligature strangulation. Manual strangulation involves the use of hands, arms, or legs, while ligature strangulation involves the use of a cord-like object.
Related Terms
- Choking: A form of strangulation where the airway is blocked, often by a foreign object.
- Asphyxiation: A condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body.
- Hanging: A method of suicide or execution where the person is suspended by the neck.
- Garrote: A weapon, most often referring to a handheld ligature of chain, rope, scarf, wire or fishing line, used to strangle a person.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Strangling
- Wikipedia's article - Strangling
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