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Respiratory vs Hypopnea - What's the difference?

respiratory | hypopnea |

As an adjective respiratory

is relating to respiration; breathing.

As a noun hypopnea is

(pathology) a disorder which involves episodes of overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate.

respiratory

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Relating to respiration; breathing.
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    Derived terms

    * pararespiratory * respiratory tract

    Related terms

    * respirologist

    hypopnea

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l),

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (pathology) a disorder which involves episodes of overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate.

    • References

    * Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary: hypopnea

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