hypopnea /hy·pop·nea/ (hi-pop´ne-ah) diminished depth and rate of respiration.hypopne´ic
Hypopnea
hypopnea
hypopnea (hīpop´nē
),
hy·pop·ne·a (h -p p n - , h p -n)n. Abnormally slow or shallow breathing. hy pop·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·ə, hī′pōnē′ə]
Etymology: Gk, hypo + pnoe, breath
abnormally shallow and slow respiration. In well-conditioned athletes it may be appropriate and is often accompanied by a slow pulse. Otherwise, it is apparent when pleuritic pain limits excursion and is characteristic of damage to the brainstem. Accompanied by a rapid, weak pulse, it is a grave sign. See also respiration rate.
hypopnea (hīpop´nē
),n abnormally shallow and rapid respirations.
hypopnea
abnormal decrease in depth and rate of respiration.
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