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Tachypnea

Also called Fast breathing

Emergency MedicinePulmonologyImportant

Abnormally rapid breathing rate, a sign of respiratory distress, fever, metabolic acidosis, or anxiety.

Korean

빈호흡

비정상적으로 빠른 호흡; 호흡기 부전·통증·불안의 징후.

French

Tachypnée

Respiration anormalement rapide ; signe de détresse respiratoire ou d'acidose métabolique.

Word parts

  • tachy-Prefix(Greek) Fast, rapid
  • -pneaSuffix(Greek) Breathing

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