adjective
- relating to or characterized by normal, healthy breathing
Usage: medical/clinical term; also spelled 'eupneic'
Examples
- The patient's eupnoeic breathing pattern indicated good respiratory function.
- After treatment, the child returned to a eupnoeic state without difficulty.
- The doctor noted that the patient was eupnoeic and alert during the examination.
- A eupnoeic adult typically breathes 12 to 20 times per minute at rest.