How Do You Spell POLYPNOEA?

Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪpnˈi͡ə] (IPA)

Polypnoea is a medical term that denotes an abnormally rapid breathing rate. The spelling of this word can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable of polypnœa is pronounced as "pol", which is similar to the word "pole". The second syllable is pronounced as "ip", which rhymes with "sip". The third syllable is pronounced as "no", which sounds like the word "no". The final syllable, "ea", is pronounced as "ee-a", which sounds like "ee-uh". Together, the word is pronounced as "pol-IP-no-ee-uh".

POLYPNOEA Meaning and Definition

1. Polypnoea is a medical term referring to a condition characterized by rapid and abnormally increased breathing or respiration rate. It is derived from the Greek words "poly" meaning many or excessive, and "pnoia" meaning breath. Polypnoea is often considered a symptom of an underlying medical condition rather than a standalone diagnosis.

   Polypnoea can manifest as increased frequency of breaths per minute with shallow or deep breathing. This rapid breathing is generally in response to the body's need for additional oxygen, which may be caused by various factors such as physical exertion, anxiety, or a medical condition. It is important to note that polypnoea is distinct from tachypnoea, which specifically refers to an increased respiratory rate without an increased depth of breath.

   The conditions that can lead to polypnoea are diverse and may include respiratory disorders such as pneumonia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or pulmonary embolism. Additionally, polypnoea can be a symptom of metabolic acidosis, sepsis, heart failure, anxiety or panic attacks, as well as certain drug side effects. Diagnosis of polypnoea typically involves a thorough medical evaluation, including a physical examination, medical history assessment, and possibly additional diagnostic tests depending on the suspected underlying cause.

   Treatment for polypnoea aims to address the underlying medical condition causing the rapid breathing. This may involve medications to alleviate respiratory or cardiac symptoms, management of anxiety or panic disorder, or in severe cases, potentially oxygen therapy. It is crucial to seek medical attention if polypnoea is persistent or accompanied by other concerning symptoms.

Common Misspellings for POLYPNOEA

• oolypnoea
• lolypnoea
• 0olypnoea
• pilypnoea
• pklypnoea
• pllypnoea
• pplypnoea
• p0lypnoea
• p9lypnoea
• pokypnoea
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• pooypnoea
• poltpnoea
• polgpnoea
• polhpnoea
• polupnoea
• pol7pnoea
• pol6pnoea
• polyonoea
• polylnoea

Etymology of POLYPNOEA

The word "polypnoea" is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "polys" meaning "many" and "pnoia" meaning "breath" or "breathing". The term "polypnoea" is used in medical terminology to refer to a condition characterized by fast and shallow breathing, often associated with certain medical conditions such as heart failure or respiratory diseases.

Similar spelling words for POLYPNOEA

• plowpan,
• balban,
• polypine,
• Bellibone,
• palpon,
• PLBIN,
• pilipino,
• polo pony,
• ballpen,
• bulbine,
• polypnea,
• PLUPN,
• Polypean,
• bleepin,
• PLPGN,
• ballpeen,
• Balbiana,
• PLEBIANA,
• polypian,
• playpen,
• polabian,
• bilibino,
• bullpen,
• belbin,
• pole bean,
• Polypionia,
• Balbuena,
• plebean,
• balaban,
• PALPIN,
• balboni,
• plebeian,
• Balbino,
• Bilbaoan,
• pleubian,
• plybon,
• PALPN,
• Balbina,
• Balbine,
• plebian.

Plural form of POLYPNOEA is POLYPNOEAS