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What the suffix p-nea means?

The suffix "-pnea" refers to breathing.

It's often used in medical terms to describe different aspects of breathing, such as:

* Apnea: Absence of breathing.

* Dyspnea: Difficulty breathing.

* Eupnea: Normal breathing.

* Hyperpnea: Increased rate and depth of breathing.

* Orthopnea: Difficulty breathing when lying down.

* Tachypnea: Rapid breathing.

So, whenever you see "-pnea" in a medical term, it's related to the act of breathing!

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