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(medicine) The twisting of an artery with a needle to arrest hemorrhage.
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(medicine) A condition characterized by periodic fainting spells in which there is intermittent complete heart block or other high-grade arrhythmia that results in loss of spontaneous circulation and inadequate blood flow to the brain.
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hyperinflation (of the lungs)
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A form of emphysema that results from rapid decompression
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(medicine) Shallow or labored breathing preceding death, or similar breathing associated with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest.
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(medicine) A terminal dilation of the bronchiole in lungs or similar organs where gas exchange occurs.
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(pathology) A disorder involving walking.
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(medicine) Resumption of breathing after a period of halted respiration.
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(physiology) That volume of inspired gas that does not mix with alveolar gas, as measured in vivo by gas dilution, by the method of Fowler.
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(pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.
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Alternative form of apnoeal [(pathology) Of or characterized by apnoea.]
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(pathology) An abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by deep, gasping inspiration with a pause at full inspiration followed by a brief, insufficient release.
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(pathology) Of or relating to apneusis.
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(British spelling) Alternative form of apnea [(pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.]
adj
(pathology) Of or characterized by apnoea.
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Alternative spelling of apneic [(pathology) Exhibiting or relating to apnea: no longer breathing]
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Obsolete spelling of apnea [(pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.]
adj
Obsolete form of apnoeal. [(pathology) Of or characterized by apnoea.]
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Obsolete spelling of apneic [(pathology) Exhibiting or relating to apnea: no longer breathing]
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Loss of consciousness due to the interruption of breathing and consequent anoxia.
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(pathology) A medical condition characterized by irregular breathing with periods of apnea, or the cessation of breathing.
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(medicine) Shortness of breath when leaning forward, as a symptom of advanced heart failure.
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(pathology) An abnormal breathing pattern produced by damage to the brainstem, consisting of regular deep inspirations followed by irregular periods of apnea, with abrupt transitions between the two phases.
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(medicine, colloquial) Bradypnoea.
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(medicine) A slow breathing rate, rhythm, or tidal volume.
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Alternative form of bradypnea [(medicine) A slow breathing rate, rhythm, or tidal volume.]
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(medicine) Exhibiting bradypnoea; hypoventilating.
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Obsolete form of bradypnea. [(medicine) A slow breathing rate, rhythm, or tidal volume.]
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(pathology) Difficult or labored respiration, dyspnea, shortness of breath
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(medicine, dated) The condition of having bad breath.
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Synonym of bronchoconstrictive
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(medicine, attributively) An abnormal pattern of breathing involving apnea alternating with periods of compensatory hyperventilation and with smooth, gradual transitions between the two, characteristic of those in a coma or suffering cardiac or cerebral episodes.
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(medicine) The wasting-away of parts of the body; consumption.
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A medical condition where there is insufficient blood supply to muscles and nerves due to increased pressure within one of the body's fascial compartments.
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(medicine) Blocking up of the capillary and other blood vessels, etc., in any locality or organ (often producing other morbid symptoms); local hypermic, active or passive
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(physiology) The portion of the respiratory tract that is ventilated but not perfused by pulmonary circulation.
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(physiology, uncommon) To fail of the lungs to become fully aerated, typically as a result of closure of an airway.
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(physiology) The failure of the lungs to be fully aerated, typically as a result of closure of an airway, and especially in the setting of ARDS.
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(medicine, obsolete) A mild diaphoretic.
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(pathology) Any medical condition resulting from changes in ambient pressure, as for example when scuba diving
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(pathology, North American spelling) Difficult or labored respiration; shortness of breath.
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Alternative form of dyspnoeal [Pertaining to, or of the nature of dyspnoea; in connexion with dyspnoea.]
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(British spelling) Alternative spelling of dyspnea [(pathology, North American spelling) Difficult or labored respiration; shortness of breath.]
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Pertaining to, or of the nature of dyspnoea; in connexion with dyspnoea.
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Alternative spelling of dyspneic [Afflicted with dyspnea; possessing unhealthy breathing.]
adj
Alternative form of dyspneic [Afflicted with dyspnea; possessing unhealthy breathing.]
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Archaic spelling of dyspnea. [(pathology, North American spelling) Difficult or labored respiration; shortness of breath.]
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Obsolete form of dyspnoeal. [Pertaining to, or of the nature of dyspnoea; in connexion with dyspnoea.]
adj
Obsolete spelling of dyspneic [Afflicted with dyspnea; possessing unhealthy breathing.]
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(medicine) The seeping of fluid into a body cavity; the fluid itself.
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Pertaining to, or afflicted by, enuresis; tending to wet the bed.
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(medicine) Normal, relaxed breathing; healthy condition of inhalation and exhalation.
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Alternative spelling of eupnea [(medicine) Normal, relaxed breathing; healthy condition of inhalation and exhalation.]
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Alternative spelling of eupnea [(medicine) Normal, relaxed breathing; healthy condition of inhalation and exhalation.]
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(medicine) Spasmodic contraction of the gastric walls.
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Synonym of pseudodiarrhea
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(biology) abnormal breathing, due to slightly deficient arterialization of the blood.
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(medicine) Deep and rapid respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders.
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Alternative spelling of hyperpnea [(medicine) Deep and rapid respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders.]
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Alternative form of hyperpneic [Related to hyperpnea.]
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Obsolete spelling of hyperpnea [(medicine) Deep and rapid respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders.]
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(medicine) the state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary
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Alternative form of hypopnea [(pathology) A disorder which involves episodes of overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate]
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(pathology) A disorder which involves episodes of overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate
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Alternative spelling of hypopnea [(pathology) A disorder which involves episodes of overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate]
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Alternative form of hypopnea [(pathology) A disorder which involves episodes of overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate]
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Of or relating to a set of breathing techniques and exercises intended to reduce pressure within the abdominal, pelvic and thoracic cavities.
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(medicine) Congestion (of a body part, with blood or other fluid), such as hyperemia.
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(pathology) A form of labored breathing and hyperventilation associated with metabolic acidosis, renal failure, and diabetes.
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(medicine) Breathing at less than 12 or more than 20 breaths per minute with poor or irregular quality, rhythm, or tidal volume; a sign of respiratory distress.
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(medicine) A frequent need to arise during the night in order to urinate.
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(medicine) A condition in which a severely overweight person fails to breathe rapidly or deeply enough, resulting in low blood oxygen levels and high blood carbon dioxide levels.
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(medicine) Anything that obstructs or closes a vessel or canal.
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Alternative spelling of orthopnoea [Shortness of breath when lying flat, causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair.]
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Shortness of breath when lying flat, causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair.
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Obsolete spelling of orthopnoea. [Shortness of breath when lying flat, causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair.]
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(medicine, biology) A blow to the chest which causes the diaphragm to go into spasm, making it difficult to draw a breath.
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(physiology) That volume of air in the lung that does not eliminate carbon dioxide, as defined functionally by the Bohr equation.
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(medicine) Shortness of breath that occurs when the patient is upright, that is, sufficient breathing only when lying flat.
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Alternative form of platypnea [(medicine) Shortness of breath that occurs when the patient is upright, that is, sufficient breathing only when lying flat.]
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The use of pneumotherapy.
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(medicine) deep and rapid breathing; panting
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Alternative form of polypnea [(medicine) deep and rapid breathing; panting]
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Alternative form of polypneic [Relating to polypnea]
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A form of asphyxia which occurs when one's position prevents them from breathing adequately.
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Alternative form of positional asphyxia [A form of asphyxia which occurs when one's position prevents them from breathing adequately.]
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(medicine) Promoting motility.
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(biology) The volume of unexpended air that remains in the lungs following maximum expiration.
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(medicine) The quality and symptom of a heightened level of carbon dioxide in the blood stream; hypoxia.
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(medicine) The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces
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difficulty in breathing; dyspnea
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(medicine, colloquial) Sinus bradycardia.
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(pathology) Brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.
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Alternative form of sleep apnea [(pathology) Brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.]
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(medicine, archaic) constriction of the vessels or ducts
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A partial occlusion, typically of the intestine.
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(medicine, colloquial) Tachypnoea.
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Alternative spelling of tachypnoea [(medicine) Hyperventilation.]
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Alternative form of tachypnoeic [Exhibiting tachypnoea; hyperventilating.]
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(medicine) Hyperventilation.
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Exhibiting tachypnoea; hyperventilating.
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Obsolete spelling of tachypnoea [(medicine) Hyperventilation.]
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(medicine, obsolete) Compression, especially constriction of vessels by an external cause.
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(medicine) Alternative form of tocolytic [(medicine) That suppresses premature labour]
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(pathology) Dyspnea that is sensed while lying on one side but not on the other.
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(medicine) involuntary urination
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barotrauma due to overexpansion of an internal gas-filled space
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