orthopneic en · ADJ
Etymology
From orthopnea + -ic.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Of or relating to orthopnea—a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed only in an erect posture.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| orthopnoic | alternative | lexicographic | |
| orthopnoeic | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (1)
cs ortopnoický (of or relating to orthopnea)