bradypnoea

/brædɪpˈnoʊɪə/; /braɪˈdɪpnoʊiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of abnormally slow breathing.

“Her doctor told her that her bradypnoea was a result of her anxiety.”

2. noun

A state of slow breathing, especially in sleep.

“The sleep study revealed that the patient’s normal sleep was interrupted by episodes of bradypnoea.”

Synonyms

  • bradypnea
  • slow breathing

Antonyms

  • tachypnea