shortness of breathnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌʃɔːt.nəs əv ˈbreθ/us/ˌʃɔːrt.nəs əv ˈbreθ/the feeling of not getting enough air when you are breathing:
A large amount of fluid around the lungs may cause pain and shortness of breath.
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Respiratory disorders
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