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shortness of breath

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Definition of shortness of breath

: difficulty breathing
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“Shortness of breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortness%20of%20breath. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.

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shortness of breath

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Medical Definition of shortness of breath

: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing

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