hypopnea

hy·pop·ne·a  (h-ppn-, hp-n)

n.

Abnormally slow, shallow breathing.

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[hypo- + Greek pnoi, -pnoia, breath; breathing (from pnein, to breathe; see pneu- in Indo-European roots).]

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hypop·neic adj.

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Noun

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hypopnea - slow or shallow breathing breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation hyperpnea - energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders