eupneic

/juːpˈniːk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by normal or unlabored breathing, as in a state of health or after recovery from illness.

“The patient’s eupneic breathing was a positive sign for her recovery.”

2. noun

a person or animal breathing normally, especially as opposed to a person or animal who is short of breath or struggling to breathe.

“The doctor checked the patient’s vital signs, including her eupneic condition.”

Synonyms

  • breathless
  • normal

Antonyms

  • breathless
  • labored