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hyperventilation
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hy·per·ven·ti·la·tion  (hpr-vntl-shn)
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.

hyperventilation [ˌhaɪpəˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) an increase in the depth, duration, and rate of breathing, sometimes resulting in cramp and dizziness
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Noun1.hyperventilation - 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
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
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hyperventilation [ˌhaɪpərvɛntɪˈleɪʃən] nhyperventilation f
hyperventilation [ˌhaɪpəˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃn] n (Med) → iperventilazione f


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