Orthopnoea
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɔrˈθɒpniə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orthopnoea is a noun meaning Shortness of breath when lying flat, causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair.
Meaning
Shortness of breath when lying flat, causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair.
Word Forms
- orthopnoeas
- orthopnoeae
- orthopnea
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include platypnea, platypnoea, hypopnoea, hypopnea, bendopnea, trepopnea.
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