Anapneic

/ænˈæpnik/ adjective

Relating to or characterized by anapnea; showing a complete absence or severe reduction of breathing.

From anapnea plus the adjective suffix '-ic'. Developed in 19th-century medical terminology to describe respiratory conditions.

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