Definition of shortness of breath
: difficulty breathing
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: having little length
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: not tall or high : low
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: not extended in time : brief
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: in a curt manner
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: for or during a brief time
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: at a disadvantage : unawares
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: the sum and substance : upshot
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: a short syllable
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: a short sound or signal
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: short-circuit
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: shortchange, cheat
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: to sell (a security) short in expectation of a fall in prices
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shortness of breath
medical Definition of shortness of breath
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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