English Explanatory Dictionary

Biot's respiration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormal breathing pattern produced by damage to the brainstem, consisting of regular deep inspirations followed by irregular periods of apnea, with abrupt transitions between the two phases.

Word forms

Biot's respiration Biot's respirations

Etymology

Named after Camille Biot, a French physician.

Synonyms

cluster respiration
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