apneusis

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Synonyms: anesis, neusis, aphesis, apneustic, apneumia

Antonyms: anesis, neusis, aphesis, apneustic, apneumia

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pathology}} An [[abnormal]] [[pattern]] of [[breathe|breathing]] characterized by deep, [[gasp]]ing [[inspiration]] with a pause at full inspiration followed by a brief, insufficient [[release]].

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