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intermittent /in·ter·mit·tent/ (-mit´ent) marked by alternating periods of activity and inactivity.
intermittent [-mit′ənt] Etymology: L, inter + mittere, to send occurring at intervals; alternating between periods of activity and inactivity, such as rheumatoid arthritis, which is marked by periods of signs and symptoms followed by periods of remission. intermittent marked by alternating periods of activity and inactivity. intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV) see intermittent mandatory ventilation. intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) a form of respiratory therapy utilizing a ventilator for the treatment of patients with inadequate breathing. As the name implies, the treatment involves application of pressure only during the inspiratory phase, its purpose being to assist the patient to breathe more deeply. See also intermittent positive-pressure ventilation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The camera is tight on the ex-lovers; we hear the nuances in their voices, the intermittencies of their breathing, and the guarded longing in their eyes. |
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