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eupnea

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /juːpˈniːə/

KK: /juːpˈniːə/

noun
Definition

A term used to describe normal and effortless breathing.


Example

After the exercise, she returned to a state of eupnea, breathing easily and comfortably.


Conversation
Sloth A
I learned that eupnea is the term for normal breathing.
Sloth B
That's interesting! I didn't know there was a specific word for that.
Sloth A
Yeah, it really helps to understand our body's natural processes.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes you appreciate how important our breath is.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
breathing
respiration
ventilation
Antonyms
apnea
dyspnea
asphyxia
Root Explanation

Eupnea → It is formed from "eu-" (meaning good or well) and "pnea" (from Greek "pnein", meaning to breathe). The word "eupnea" refers to normal, good, or healthy breathing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'good' ('eu-') breathing ('pnea') — that's what eupnea means.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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