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periodic breathing

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periodic breathing.
breathing
the alternate inspiration and expiration of air into and out of the lungs (see also respiration).

costal breathing
see costal respiration.
intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)
the active inflation of the lungs during inspiration under positive pressure from a cycling valve.
periodic breathing
rescue breathing
artificial ventilation.

periodic
repeated or recurring at intervals.

periodic acid-Schiff stain (PAS)
periodic acid followed by Schiff reagent stains polysaccharides, glycoproteins and glycolipids. It is used to demonstrate fungal elements.
periodic breathing
alternating periods of apnea and hyperventilation. See also biot's respirations, cheyne-stokes respiration.
inherited periodic spasticity
a defect in cattle which does not appear until they are adults. On rising from a recumbent position the hindlimbs are extended and the animal is unable to flex them. Spasticity may last for 15 minutes but the patient will eventually relax and walk normally. Causes inconvenience only. Called also stall-cramp, the stretches.
periodic movement
periodic myelodysplasia
see canine cyclic hematopoiesis.
periodic ophthalmia
periodic reassessment
re-examination at intervals of registered veterinarians to ensure their continued educational refreshment. Adequate performance obligatory for reregistration.


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