hypopnea

American

[hahy-pop-nee-uh, hi-] / haɪˈpɒp ni ə, hɪ- /

noun

Pathology.

abnormally shallow and slow breathing.

Etymology

Origin of hypopnea

hypo- + -pnea

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hypopnea

When one's breathing is reduced, this condition is known as a hypopnea; if one's breathing stops altogether, it is called an apnea.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2021

It’s traditionally divided into two terms: apnea and hypopnea.

From The Verge ● Aug. 30, 2017

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