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Apnea

PulmonologyEmergency MedicineEssential

Complete cessation of breathing, classified as obstructive (airway blockage), central (absent respiratory drive), or mixed.

Korean

무호흡

호흡이 완전히 멈추는 상태; 폐쇄성, 중추성, 혼합형으로 분류됨.

French

Apnée

Cessation complète de la respiration ; peut être obstructive, centrale ou mixte.

Word parts

  • a-PrefixWithout, absence of
  • -pneaSuffix(Greek) Breathing

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