hyperventilation

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌhaɪpə^rvɛntɪˈleɪʃ^ən/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌhaɪpɚˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(hī′pər ven′tl ā′shən)

hy•per•ven•ti•la•tion n. [uncountable]

Pathologyabnormally rapid or deep breathing that goes on too long, resulting in too much oxygen in the blood.

hy•per•ven•ti•la•tion n.

Physiologyexcessively rapid and deep breathing.
Pathology, Physiologya condition characterized by abnormally prolonged and rapid breathing, resulting in decreased carbon dioxide levels and increased oxygen levels that produce faintness, tingling of the fingers and toes, and, if continued, alkalosis and loss of consciousness.

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hyperventilation /ˌhaɪpəˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən/ n

an increase in the depth, duration, and rate of breathing, sometimes resulting in cramp and dizziness

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