MEDICAL TERMINOLOGIES 2

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Cessation of breathing

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Apnea: A medical term that refers to the temporary cessation of breathing.

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Less than or equal to 60 beats per minute

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Bradycardia: A condition where the heart beats fewer than 60 times per minute.

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Over 100 beats per minute

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Tachycardia: A condition characterized by a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute.

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Difficulty in breathing

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Dyspnea: A term used to describe the sensation of difficult or labored breathing.

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Abnormally fast breathing

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Tachypnea: A medical term for rapid breathing, typically defined as more than 20 breaths per minute.

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Normal breathing rate

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Eupnea: The term for normal, unlabored breathing.

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Breathing difficulty when lying flat

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Orthopnea: A condition where a person experiences difficulty breathing when lying down.

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Slow breathing rate

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Bradypnea: A medical term for an abnormally slow breathing rate, typically fewer than 12 breaths per minute.

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Heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute

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Normal Sinus Rhythm: The normal heart rhythm, which ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.

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The process of inhaling and exhaling air

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Ventilation: The movement of air into and out of the lungs.