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hyperventilation
[ hahy-per-ven-tl-ey-shuhn ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /
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noun
excessively rapid and deep breathing.
a condition characterized by abnormally prolonged and rapid breathing, resulting in decreased carbon dioxide levels and increased oxygen levels that produce faintness, tingling of the fingers and toes, and, if continued, alkalosis and loss of consciousness.
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Origin of hyperventilation
First recorded in 1925–30; hyper- + ventilation
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British Dictionary definitions for hyperventilation
hyperventilation
/ (ˌhaɪpəˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən) /
noun
an increase in the depth, duration, and rate of breathing, sometimes resulting in cramp and dizziness
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Medical definitions for hyperventilation
hyperventilation
[ hī′pər-vĕn′tl-ā′shən ]
n.
Abnormally fast or deep respiration resulting in the loss of carbon dioxide from the blood, thereby causing a decrease in blood pressure and sometimes fainting.
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hy′per•ven′ti•late′ v.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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