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Bradypnea

Also called Slow breathing

Emergency MedicinePulmonologyImportant

Abnormally slow breathing rate, indicating central nervous system depression, opioid overdose, or other causes of respiratory suppression.

Korean

서호흡

비정상적으로 느린 호흡; 중추신경계 억압이나 대사 장애를 시사.

French

Bradypnée

Respiration anormalement lente ; peut indiquer une dépression du SNC ou un surdosage aux opioïdes.

Word parts

  • brady-Prefix(Greek) Slow
  • -pneaSuffix(Greek) Breathing

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