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Definition of Cheyne-stokes respiration
1. Noun. Abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate.
Exact synonyms: Periodic Breathing
Generic synonyms: Breathing, External Respiration, Respiration, Ventilation
Generic synonyms: Breathing, External Respiration, Respiration, Ventilation
Medical Definition of Cheyne-stokes respiration
1. A pattern of breathing with a gradual increase in the depth of respiration to a maximum, followed by a progressive decrease in the depth of respiration resulting in apnoea, characteristically seen in coma associated with severe neurological insult. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cheyne-Stokes Respiration
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