orthopnoeic

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A form of orthopneic — Of or relating to orthopnea—a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed only in an erect posture.

Scrabble 18

Meanings

adjectiveorthopnoeic (not comparable)
  1. UKalternativenot comparableAlternative form of orthopneic.
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APA

orthopnoeic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthopnoeic

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Chicago

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