tachypnea
pronunciation
How to pronounce tachypnea in British English:
UK [tækɪp'ni:ə]
How to pronounce tachypnea in American English:
US [ˌtækɪ'niə]
Word Origin
- tachypnea (n.)
- "hysterical rapid breathing," 1896, from tachy- "swift" + -pnea, from pnein "to breathe" (see pneuma). Related: Tachypneic.
Example
- 1. There is sudden onset of tachypnea dyspnea , and tachycardia .
- 2. Tachypnea and hyperventilation may be present .