Pleurortopneico

Meaning of the word

The word “pleurortopneic” is an adjective that refers to a medical condition in which the patient has difficulty breathing when lying down but can breathe normally when he is standing.

Origin of the word

The origin of the word “pleurortopneic” is composed of the following elements:
– “pleur-” comes from the Greek “pleura”, which means “rib” or “side”;
– “Orto-” comes from the Greek “Orthos”, which means “straight” or “correct”;
– “Pneic” comes from the Greek “pneumon”, which means “lung” or “breathing”.

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “pleurortopneic”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “pleurortopneic”.

Synonyms of the word

– Ortopneic dyspnea
– Difficulty breathing in decubitus

Word Definitions

– Medical condition in which the patient has difficulty breathing when lying down but can breathe normally when he is standing.

Phrases that the word applies

– The patient has a pleurortopneic condition, and it is necessary to adjust his position to alleviate the breathing difficulty.
– Ortopneum dyspnea is a common symptom in patients with heart failure.

Examples of the word in text

– The patient was diagnosed with a pleurortopneic condition, being oriented to sleep with the head of the high bed.
– Ortopneum dyspnea is a frequent symptom in patients with chronic lung diseases.

Rhymes with the word

– Pneumothorax
– Pneumonectomy
– Pneumonia
– Pneumology

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “pleurortopneic”.

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