tachypnea
(tak″i(p)-nē′ă)
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[tachy- + -pnea]
1. Abnormally rapid respiration.
SEE: accelerated respiration
2. A respiratory rate greater than normal for that age. There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.
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