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Apnea

Summary

Lack of breathing with no movement of the respiratory muscles and no exchange of air in the lungs. This term refers to a disposition to have recurrent episodes of apnea rather than to a single event. [from HPO]

Available tests

31 tests are in the database for this condition.

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Clinical tests (31 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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