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platyp·nea
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platypneanoun
Shortness of breath that occurs when the patient is upright. The word is derived from the Greek platus (= flat) and pnoia (=breath).
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Platypnea
In medicine, platypnea refers to shortness of breath that is relieved when lying down, and worsens when sitting or standing up. It is the opposite of orthopnea. The word is derived from the Greek platus and pnoia.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of platypnea in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of platypnea in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- ಪ್ಲಾಟಿಪ್ನಿಯಾKannada
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