Kussmaul breathing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of labored breathing and hyperventilation associated with metabolic acidosis, renal failure, and diabetes.

Word forms

Kussmaul breathing

Etymology

Introduced by Adolph Kussmaul.

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