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periodic breathing
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | periodic breathing - abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternateCheyne-Stokes respirationbreathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation |
EncyclopediaSeebreathingperiodic breathing
periodic breathingAn irregular respiratory pattern marked by alternating periods of rapid and slow respirations and by apneic periods lasting 15 sec or less. It is a commonly observed breathing pattern in neonates and infants and in some individuals having sleep apnea. See also: breathingperiodic breathing
Synonyms for periodic breathingnoun abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternateSynonyms- Cheyne-Stokes respiration
Related Words- breathing
- external respiration
- respiration
- ventilation
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