apneusis

English

Noun

apneusis (uncountable)

(pathology) An abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by deep, gasping inspiration with a pause at full inspiration followed by a brief, insufficient release.

Derived terms

apneustic

Translations

an abnormal pattern of breathing

Finnish: apneustinen hengitys
Italian: apneusi f
Portuguese: apneuse f

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