View synonyms for dyspneic

dyspneic

[ disp-nee-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Pathology.

affected by or involving difficulty in breathing:
The patient’s shortness of breath has become progressively worse, and she is now dyspneic after any minor exertion.

First recorded in 1800–10; dyspne(a) ( def ) + -ic ( def )

Browse