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Hypopnea

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hypopnea /hy·pop·nea/ (hi-pop´ne-ah) diminished depth and rate of respiration.hypopne´ic
hy·pop·ne·a (h-ppn-, hp-n)
n.
Abnormally slow or shallow breathing.
hypop·neic adj.
Hypopnea
Shallow or excessively slow breathing usually caused by partial closure of the upper airway during sleep, leading to disruption of sleep.
Mentioned in: Sleep Disorders
hypopnea (hīpop´nē),
n abnormally shallow and rapid respirations.
hypopnea
abnormal decrease in depth and rate of respiration.
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