Bradypnea

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A slow breathing rate, rhythm, or tidal volume. uncountable

    "Bradypnea can contribute to hypoventilation."

Example

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"Bradypnea can contribute to hypoventilation."

Etymology

From brady- + -pnea.

Related phrases

tidal volume

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