Pronunciation: /ˈæɡənəl ˈbrɛðɪŋ/
noun a type of breathing pattern that occurs in the final stages of life
A1 My grandmother's agonal breathing scared me.
A2 The nurse recognized the signs of agonal breathing in the patient.
B1 The doctor explained that agonal breathing is a sign of impending death.
B2 The paramedics administered oxygen to help with the patient's agonal breathing.
C1 The medical team worked quickly to address the patient's agonal breathing during the emergency.
C2 The experienced doctor was able to distinguish between agonal breathing and other respiratory issues.
adjective describing the breathing pattern associated with the final stages of life
A1 The doctor explained that agonal breathing is a sign of a serious medical emergency.
A2 During CPR training, it is important to recognize the signs of agonal breathing.
B1 The paramedic quickly assessed the patient's agonal breathing and started treatment.
B2 The nurse administered oxygen to the patient exhibiting agonal breathing.
C1 The medical team worked together to stabilize the patient with agonal breathing.
C2 The doctor's swift intervention saved the patient experiencing agonal breathing.
formal The medical team observed the patient's agonal breathing as a sign of impending respiratory failure.
informal When someone is struggling to breathe, they may exhibit agonal breathing.
slang I freaked out when I saw my friend gasping for air and doing that agonal breathing thing.
figurative The dying campfire let out one last gasp of flame, like agonal breathing before fading away.
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