Respiratory
eupnea
yoop-NEE-uh
StatusNew
Definition
Normal, easy breathing
PhysiologyRespiratory
Breakdown
Prefix
eu-
good, normal
Suffix
-pnea
breathing
Etymology
Greek: eu- (good/normal) + -pnea (breathing)
Practice
Related Terms
dyspnea
DISP-nee-uh
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Respiratory
apnea
AP-nee-uh
Temporary cessation of breathing
Respiratory
tachypnea
tak-ip-NEE-uh
Abnormally rapid breathing
Respiratory
orthopnea
or-THOP-nee-uh
Difficulty breathing except in an upright position
Respiratoryorth/o