| Pronunciation: | | or'thâpneeu
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[n] form of dyspnea in which the person can breathe comfortably only when standing or sitting erect; associated with asthma and emphysema and angina pectoris |
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ORTHOPNEA is a 9 letter word that starts with O. |
| | See Also: | | dyspnea, dyspnoea |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Difficulty breathing except in an upright position. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Orthopnea is an awareness by the individual of increased difficulty in breathing when s/he is lying down. |
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