dyspneic

[ disp-nee-ik ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. affected by or involving difficulty in breathing:

   The patient’s shortness of breath has become progressively worse, and she is now dyspneic after any minor exertion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyspneic¹

First recorded in 1800–10; dyspne(a) ( def ) + -ic ( def )

Example Sentences

He was easily made dyspneic and had a tendency to swelling of the lower legs.

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