Hyperventilation

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Abnormally fast or deep respiration, which results in the loss of carbon dioxide from the blood, thereby causing a fall in blood pressure, tingling of the extremities, and sometimes fainting.
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  • n. the state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. The act or process of hyperventilating; breathing rapidly and deeply.
  • n. A condition in which alveolar carbon dioxide concentration is markedly lower than normal, usually due to breathing rapidly and deeply.
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  • n. an 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
    • Antonym
    hypoventilation   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    external respiration    ventilation    respiration    breathing   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    hypercapnia    apnoea/hypopnoea    anoxia    e¤ort    hyperinsulinemia   
     
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