orthopneic
Of or relating to orthopnea—a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed…Of or relating to orthopnea—a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed only in an erect posture.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of or relating to orthopnea—a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed only in an erect posture.
Origin
From orthopnea + -ic.From orthopnea + -ic.
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedorthopneic position
See also
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