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orthopnea

noun

Form of dyspnea in which the person can breathe comfortably only when standing or sitting erect; associated with asthma and emphysema and angina pectoris

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9
Starts with
O
Ends with
A
Contains
RT
Scrabble score
14

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noun

  1. Form of dyspnea in which the person can breathe comfortably only when standing or sitting erect; associated with asthma and emphysema and angina pectoris

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