kussmaul breathing

Questions

What does kussmaul breathing mean?

A form of labored breathing and hyperventilation associated with metabolic acidosis, renal failure, and diabetes.

Where does kussmaul breathing come from?

Introduced by Adolph Kussmaul.

How to pronounce kussmaul breathing

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