Definition

Having difficulty breathing or experiencing shortness of breath.

Example

The patient appeared dyspnoic and struggled to catch their breath during the examination.

Conversation

I heard that someone at the gym was feeling dyspnoic after their workout.

Really? That's concerning; maybe they pushed too hard.

Yeah, it's important to listen to your body, especially if you're feeling dyspnoic.

Absolutely! Knowing your limits can prevent serious issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dyspnoic is formed from "dys-" (meaning difficult or bad) and "pnoia" (from Greek "pnoia", meaning breath). The word describes a condition related to difficulty in breathing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dys-' meaning difficult and 'pnoia' relating to breath — dyspnoic refers to having difficulty breathing.

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