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-pnea
a combining form meaning “breath, respiration,” used in the formation of compound words that denote a kind of breathing or condition of the respiratory system, as specified by the initial element.
dyspnea; hyperpnea.
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What does -pnea mean?
The combining form -pnea is used like a suffix meaning “breath, respiration.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in pathology.The form -pnea comes from the Greek Աî, meaning "to breathe."What are variants of -pnea?In British English, -pnea is commonly spelled -pnoea.
The combining form -pnea is used like a suffix meaning “breath, respiration.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in pathology.The form -pnea comes from the Greek Աî, meaning "to breathe."What are variants of -pnea?In British English, -pnea is commonly spelled -pnoea.
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