Apneic
Apneic
Apneic (pronounced: ap-nee-ik) is a medical term that refers to a temporary cessation or absence of spontaneous breathing. It is derived from the Greek words "apnoia" which means "want of breath" and "apnoos" meaning "breathless".
Etymology
The term "apneic" is derived from the Greek word "apnoia", which means "want of breath". This is further broken down into "a-", a prefix meaning "not" or "without", and "-pnoia", which comes from the Greek word "pnoē", meaning "breath".
Related Terms
- Apnea: A medical condition where a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
- Hypopnea: A partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway that leads to an airflow reduction of at least 50% for 10 seconds or more.
- Dyspnea: A term for difficulty or discomfort in breathing, often associated with lung or heart conditions.
- Bradypnea: Abnormally slow breathing rate, less than 12 breaths per minute.
- Tachypnea: Abnormally rapid breathing, more than 20 breaths per minute.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apneic
- Wikipedia's article - Apneic
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