hypopnea

/haɪˈpɑpniə/
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Definitions of hypopnea
  1. noun
    slow or shallow breathing
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    antonyms:
    hyperpnea
    energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders
    type of:
    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
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