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.
An anapneic state is medical emergency territory—your body absolutely needs oxygen flowing, and when breathing completely stops, seconds matter for survival.
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