hyperpnea

hy·perp·ne·a  (hprp-n, hpr-n)

n.

Abnormally deep or rapid breathing.

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[hyper- + Greek pnoi, -pnoia, breath, breathing (from pnein, to breathe; see pneu- in Indo-European roots).]

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hyperp·neic (-k) adj.

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hyperpnea

rapid breathing; abnormally rapid respiration.

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Noun

1.

hyperpnea - energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation hypopnea - slow or shallow breathing