DYSPNOEA

dyspnea, dyspnoea

(noun) difficult or labored respiration

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dyspnoea (countable and uncountable, plural dyspnoeas)

(British spelling) Alternative spelling of dyspnea

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Dysp*nea, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. dyspnée.] (Med.)

Definition: Difficulty of breathing.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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