Relating to or characterized by apneusis; describing abnormal breathing with a prolonged inspiratory phase.
From apneusis + '-ic' (adjective suffix). Medical terminology used in neurology and respiratory medicine.
An apneustic breathing pattern is one of the telltale signs neurologists look for when assessing brainstem function, because it indicates very specific types of brain injury.
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