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Noun: hypopnea  hI'póp-nee-u
  1. Slow or shallow breathing
    "The sleep study revealed frequent episodes of hypopnea during the night"

Derived forms: hypopneas

Type of: breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation

Antonym: hyperpnea

Encyclopedia: Hypopnea