English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperventilation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary.

Pronunciation

/ˌhaɪpɚˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən/ /haɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌvɛntəˈleɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hyperventilation.wav

Word forms

hyperventilation hyperventilations

Etymology

From hyper- + ventilation.

Antonyms

hypoventilation

Derived words

post-hyperventilation
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