dyspnea

[ disp-nee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. difficult or labored breathing.

dyspnea

/ dĭsp-nē′ə /

1. Difficulty in breathing, often associated with lung or heart disease and resulting in shortness of breath.

Other Words From

• dysp·ne·ic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyspnea¹

First recorded in 1675–85; dys- + -pnea

Example Sentences

After the dyspnea has passed the edges of the wound should be brought together with sutures.

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The other is accompanied by dyspnea or asthma with a sense of discomfort and tightness of the chest that cannot be overcome.

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Dizziness may be complained of and dyspnea is usually marked.

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The patient has the symptoms resulting from dilatation,dyspnea and serous effusion.

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In great dyspnea the horse stands with his front feet apart, with his neck straight out, and his head extended upon his neck.

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