orthopneic

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English

Alternative forms

orthopnoeic (UK), orthopnoic (rare)

Etymology

orthopnea +‎ -ic

Adjective

orthopneic (not comparable)

Of or relating to orthopnea—a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed only in an erect posture.

Derived terms

orthopneic position

Translations

of or relating to orthopnea

Czech: ortopnoický

Further reading

“orthopneic”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

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