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breath-hold·ing (brethґ hōldґing) cessation of breathing, either voluntarily or involuntarily, seen most often in young children. See breath-holding spell, under spell.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Breath-holding spells — are episodic occurrences that usually result in apnea, loss of consciousness, and changes in postural tone. Breath holding spells occur in approximately 5% of the population with equal distribution between males and females. They are most common… … Wikipedia
breath-holding spell — sudden cessation of breathing with loss of consciousness, usually in a young child, often in reaction to an emotional trauma such as scolding or startle. The most common kind is the cyanotic breath holding spell in which the child becomes… … Medical dictionary
breath-holding attacks — episodes in which a child (usually aged between one and five) cries, holds its breath, and goes blue. Such attacks are usually precipitated by temper and may cause loss of consciousness. Drug treatment is not necessary and the attacks cease… … Medical dictionary
breath-holding attacks — episodes in which a child (usually aged between one and five) cries, holds its breath, and goes blue. Such attacks are usually precipitated by temper and may cause loss of consciousness. Drug treatment is not necessary and the attacks cease… … The new mediacal dictionary
breath — Hanu, aho, ea, eaea. ♦ Breath of life, mauli ola, ane. ♦ Last breath, hanu pau (as one dying). See ex., ka apā. ♦ Bad breath, hanu pilo, alaea. ♦ Deep breath, hanu nui. ♦ Out of breath, pauaho, paupauaho, api api, oaikū, kā ili,… … English-Hawaiian dictionary
Holding the Man — (ISBN 0 14 025784 5) is the best selling memoir by the Australian writer, actor, and activist Timothy Conigrave. It was adapted for the stage by Tommy Murphy in 2006, and has become one of the most successful Australian stage productions in… … Wikipedia
Приступы Задержки Дыхания (Breath-Holding Attacks) — приступы детского плача, при которых ребенок задерживает дыхание и синеет. Характерны для непослушных малышей. Приступы могут сопровождаться потерей со знания. Медикаментозное лечение не требуется, приступы прекращаются с возрастом… … Медицинские термины
Holding Our Breath — Infobox Single | Name = Holding Our Breath Type = SINGLE Artist = Slowdive from Album = Released =start date|1991|5|3 Format = CD, 12 Recorded = Georgetown Studios, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK The White House Studios Genre = Shoegazing, Dream pop… … Wikipedia
Breath of Fire IV — ] Just as in previous games of the series, Breath of Fire IV follows the adventures of a young man named Ryu, heir to a lost civilization s ability to transform into powerful dragons, who must team up with several other skilled warriors to combat … Wikipedia
breath — [[t]bre̱θ[/t]] ♦♦♦ breaths 1) N VAR: oft poss N Your breath is the air that you let out through your mouth when you breathe. If someone has bad breath, their breath smells unpleasant. I could smell the whisky on his breath... Smoking causes bad… … English dictionary
