A difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, typically associated with some form of heart or lung disease. Also known as air hunger. Mentioned in: Coarctation of the Aorta, Mesothelioma, Shortness of Breath. dyspnea (dispËÂ·nÄÂ·), n labored breathing may be due to vigorous exercise, anxiety, or heart and lung conditions. dyspÂ·neÂ·a
Chicago Mercantile Exchange building. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) (often called the Chicago Merc, or the Merc) is an American financial and commodity derivative exchange based in Chicago and located at 20 S. Wacker Drive. The CME was founded in 1898 as the Chicago Butter and Egg Board, an agricultural commodities exchange.
Functional Capacity Evaluations are frequently used in the evaluation of a disability claim. An FCE tests a claimantâs ability to perform a series of tasks, which would simulate the claimantâs usual and customary job duties, to determine the extent to which the claimant is able to perform these tasks on a regular basis.