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klątwa Ondyny

//ˈklɔn.tfa ɔnˈdɘ.nɘ//
Polishname

Definitions

  1. 1.
    Ondine's curse (medical condition marked by malfunction of the nerves that control involuntary body functions, causing breathing to require conscious effort and therefore meaning patients will die if they fall asleep)

Synonyms & related words

Synonyms
  • zespół wrodzonej ośrodkowej hipowentylacji
  • pierwotna hipowentylacja pęcherzykowa

Etymology

Literally, “Ondine's curse”.

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