HyperDic: hyperventilation

English > 1 sense of the word hyperventilation:
NOUNacthyperventilationan increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs
English > hyperventilation: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningAn increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued.
Broaderbreathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilationThe bodily process of inhalation and exhalation
Spanishhiperventilación
Catalanhiperventilació
Verbshyperventilatebreathe excessively hard and fast
hyperventilateproduce hyperventilation in

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