ἄσφυκτος

A. without pulsation, lifeless, Gal. 2.647, AP 11.211 (Lucill.): metaph. of the mind, without impulse, calm, Plu. 2.446d; moderate, ἂν ἰάσιμον ᾖ τὸ χεῖρον καὶ ἄ. ib. 500c.

II. Act., causing no violent pulsation, ib.132e.