adiapneustia
|a-di-ap-neus-tia|
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/ˌædɪˌæpˈnjuːstiə/
lack of breathing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adiapneustia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adiapneustos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'pneustos' meant 'breathing.'
Historical Evolution
'adiapneustos' transformed into the modern English word 'adiapneustia' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without breathing,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which there is a lack of normal breathing or respiration.
The patient was diagnosed with adiapneustia due to the obstruction in the airway.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 21:36