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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTachypnea
/ˌtæk.ɪpˈniː.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An abnormally rapid rate of breathing.
"The patient exhibited tachypnea, requiring immediate medical attention." - 2
A clinical sign that may indicate various underlying health issues.
"Tachypnea can be a symptom of respiratory distress or other serious conditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'tachypnea' originates from the Greek words 'tachus', meaning 'swift', and 'pnoia', meaning 'breath'. It was first used in medical terminology in the late 19th century to describe rapid breathing, reflecting a shift in understanding respiratory conditions.
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tachypnée
Transliteration: takipne
"Le patient a montré des signes de tachypnée."
Tachypnoe
Transliteration: takipnoe
"Der Patient zeigte Tachypnoe als Symptom."
tachipnea
Transliteration: takipnea
"Il paziente ha mostrato tachipnea durante l'esame."
taquipnea
Transliteration: taquipnea
"El paciente presentó taquipnea en la evaluación."
taquipneia
Transliteration: taquipneia
"O paciente apresentou taquipneia durante o exame."
त्वरित श्वसन
Transliteration: tvarit shvasan
"रोगी ने त्वरित श्वसन के लक्षण दिखाए।"
呼吸急促
Transliteration: hūxī jícù
"病人表现出呼吸急促的症状。"
빈호흡
Transliteration: binhoheup
"환자는 빈호흡 증상을 보였습니다."
頻呼吸
Transliteration: hinkokyū
"患者は頻呼吸の症状を示しました。"
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