Anapnoeic

/ænæpˈniːɪk/ adjective

Definition

British spelling variant of anapneic; relating to or characterized by complete absence of breathing.

Etymology

British English variant of anapneic using 'oe' instead of 'e', following British medical convention. The root remains Greek 'an-' and 'apnea'.

Kelly Says

This is just the British spelling of anapneic—showing how even in highly technical medical language, British and American English maintain their spelling differences.

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