orthopneic

English edit

Alternative forms edit

orthopnoeic (UK), orthopnoic (rare)

Etymology edit

orthopnea +‎ -ic

Adjective edit

orthopneic (not comparable)

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

Derived terms edit

orthopneic position

Translations edit

of or relating to orthopnea

Czech: ortopnoický

Further reading edit

“orthopneic”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

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