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Definition of Orthopnea
1. Noun. Form of dyspnea in which the person can breathe comfortably only when standing or sitting erect; associated with asthma and emphysema and angina pectoris.
Medical Definition of Orthopnea
1. The plight of a person who can only breath easily when sitting straight or standing erect. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Orthopnea
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