orthopnoea

Noun

Meaning

orthopnoea (usually uncountable, plural orthopnoeas or orthopnoeae)

Shortness of breath when lying flat, causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair.

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Synonyms

orthopnea

Close letter words and terms

orthopneic position orthopneumovirus orthopnic orthopnoeic orthopnoic orthopny