shortness of breath en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A difficulty in breathing.
Review of systems was positive for unintentional weight gain of 13.5 kilograms in the last eight months, excessive fatigue, fever, difficulty focusing, one episode of painful oral ulcer on the roof of her mouth, change in the hair texture with nonscarring alopecia, shortness of breath with exertion, and constipation.
2015 July 22, Reshma M. Khan et al., “Embolic Stroke as the Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus”, in Case Reports in Rheumatology, volume 2015, →DOI, archived from the original on 23 Mar 2025:CNN spoke recently with several Conyers residents who said they still have blurry vision, shortness of breath, throat irritation or chronic headaches since the chemical plant fire.
2024 November 24, Chris Boyette, “Investigators release update on BioLab chemical plant fire probe”, in CNN, archived from the original on 30 Aug 2025:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shortnesses of breath | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
short-winded · short of breath
Synonyms
SOB · dyspnea · breathlessness · dyspnoea
Translations (72)
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