Definitions

1. noun

A type of breathing, in which a person holds their breath and then exhales in one long, slow breath.

“The yogi practiced apneusis to quiet her mind and focus on her breath.”

2. noun

In medicine, a condition characterized by an abnormal expansion of the lungs, often due to a lack of air flow.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with apneusis, which required immediate treatment to prevent further damage.”