Noun
HAPE (uncountable)
Acronym of high-altitude pulmonary edema.
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