orthopneic

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

orthopnoeic (UK), orthopnoic (rare)

Etymology[edit]

orthopnea +‎ -ic

Adjective[edit]

orthopneic (not comparable)

Of or relating to orthopnea—a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed only in an erect posture.

Derived terms[edit]

orthopneic position

Translations[edit]

of or relating to orthopnea

Czech: ortopnoický

Further reading[edit]

“orthopneic”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

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