Meaning & use
dyspneic
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Relating to or suffering from dyspnea, difficult or labored breathing.
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The dyspneic patient was given supplemental oxygen while doctors investigated the cause.
Climbing at high altitude can leave even fit hikers feeling dyspneic.
A note on using this word
A clinical term used mainly in medical contexts; "short of breath" is the everyday equivalent.
Words with a similar meaning
breathlessshort of breath
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