HAPE

Noun

Meaning

HAPE (uncountable)

Acronym of high-altitude pulmonary edema.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Anagrams

epha heap HEPA

Examples

Fluid can build up in the lungs (high altitude pulmonary edema, HAPE) or brain (high altitude cerebral edema, HACE), both of which require immediate descent to lower elevation. Source: Internet

K2's summit is well above the altitude at which high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), or high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) can occur. Source: Internet

Mountain sickness may progress to HACE ( High Altitude Cerebral Edema ) and HAPE ( High Altitude Pulmonary Edema ), both of which can be fatal within 24 hours. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hapaxanthic hapaxanthous HAPC hapful haphazard haphazard conduct