apneusis
noun
ap·neu·sis
ap-ˈn(y)ü-səs 
plural apneuses
-ˌsēz
: sustained tonic contraction of the respiratory muscles resulting in prolonged inspiration
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“Apneusis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/apneusis. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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