periodic breathing

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Noun

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

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periodic breathing

An 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: breathing

periodic breathing

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Synonyms for periodic breathing

noun abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate

Synonyms

Cheyne-Stokes respiration

Related Words

breathing
external respiration
respiration
ventilation

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