orthopneic

English

Alternative forms

• orthopnoeic (UK), orthopnoic (rare)

Etymology

From orthopnea +‎ -ic.

Adjective

orthopneic (not comparable)

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

Derived terms

• orthopneic position

Translations

of or relating to orthopnea

• Czech: ortopnoický

Further reading

• “orthopneic”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.