Biot's respiration en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after French physician Camille Biot.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An abnormal breathing pattern produced by damage to the brainstem, consisting of regular deep inspirations followed by irregular periods of apnea, with abrupt transitions between the two phases.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biot's respirations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |