agonal

American  

[ag-uh-nl] / ˈæg ə nl /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of agonal

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

Example Sentences

A Pierce County Sheriff’s lieutenant would later tell investigators that once hobbled, Ellis’ breathing was agonal, explaining the sound was of someone dying and taking his last breaths, according to the charges.

From Seattle Times

After Judge Tanya Chutkan overruled them, Crowns suggested what reporters saw was called agonal breathing — involuntary intakes of air in the final moments before death.

From Seattle Times

After Judge Tanya Chutkan overruled them, Crowns suggested what reporters saw was called agonal breathing - involuntary intakes of air in the final moments before death.

From Washington Times

Rescuers recognized it as agonal breathing, a bad sign.

From Washington Times

The most sophisticated will flounder like a real dying patient, with agonal breathing, dilated pupils and all the complex distress of a failing heart.

From New York Times