Definition

Relating to difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with dyspneal symptoms after the strenuous exercise.

Conversation

I heard you had a hard time at the gym yesterday.

Yeah, I was feeling a bit dyspneal during the workout.

That sounds rough! Did you manage to finish your routine?

I did, but I took a few breaks because breathing was tough.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dyspneal is derived from the Greek roots "dys-" (meaning difficult or bad) and "pnoia" (meaning breath). The term describes a condition characterized by difficulty in breathing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dys-' meaning difficult and 'pnoia' relating to breath — this helps you remember that dyspneal refers to having difficulty breathing.

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