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dyspnoea

/dɪsˈpnoʊiə/ noun · British & US
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What does dyspnoea mean?

noun

Difficulty in breathing, often accompanied by wheezing or coughing. A feeling of suffocation or lack of air.

Example

"The patient's dyspnoea worsened after the exercise, forcing her to stop and rest."

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