Biot, Camille

Biot,

Camille, French physician, 1878–. Biot breathing - Synonym(s): Biot respirationBiot breathing sign - irregular periods of apnea alternating with four or five deep breaths, seen with increased intracranial pressure.Biot respiration - abrupt, irregular alternating periods of apnea with constant rate and depth of breathing, as that resulting from lesions due to increased intracranial pressure. Synonym(s): ataxic breathing; Biot breathing; respiratory ataxia