polypnoea

/pɒlɪpˈniːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which breathing is abnormally slow, typically due to a disorder of the central nervous system

“The patient was diagnosed with polypnoea, a condition that made it difficult for her to breathe normally.”

Synonyms

  • breathlessness
  • dyspnea

Antonyms

  • hyperventilation
  • tachypnoea