adjective
- relating to or characterized by apnoea (temporary cessation of breathing)
Usage: medical term; also spelled 'apneic' in U.S. English
Examples
- The patient experienced apnoeic episodes during sleep.
- Apnoeic breathing patterns were detected by the sleep monitor.
- Infants with apnoeic spells require close medical supervision.
- The doctor diagnosed the condition as obstructive sleep apnoeic syndrome.
- Apnoeic events can lead to oxygen deprivation in the brain.