agonal

[ ag-uh-nl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or symptomatic of agony, especially paroxysmal distress, as the death throes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agonal¹

First recorded in 1600–10; agon(y) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

He was lying on a carriage, his respirations were slow, spasmodic, described as agonal.

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What do you mean by "agonal" if I may interrupt you for just a moment there, Doctor?

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These are referred to sometimes as chin jerk, tracheal tug or agonal muscles of respiration.

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Still, we have patients in the state, as far as cyanosis and agonal type respiration, who are resuscitatable.

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When you say "attempted agonal respiration," do you mean an effort by the President?

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