1. characterized by or relating to rapid or labored breathing; affected by polypnea
Usage: medical/clinical term; also spelled polypnoeic in British English

Examples

• The patient presented with a polypneic state following the acute asthma attack.
• Polypneic breathing patterns were observed in the fever-stricken child.
• The doctor noted the polypneic response to physical exertion.
• A polypneic condition may indicate underlying respiratory distress.
• The athlete's polypneic breathing gradually normalized after rest.