hyperventilation
pronunciation
How to pronounce hyperventilation in British English:
UK [ˌhaɪpəˌventɪ'leɪʃn]
How to pronounce hyperventilation in American English:
US [ˌhaɪpɚˌvɛntlˈeʃən]
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- Noun:
- 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
Word Origin
- hyperventilation (n.)
- 1907, from hyper- + ventilation. Earlier as a type of treatment for lung diseases.
Example
- 1. Hyperventilation can be caused by fear or panic .
- 2. Temperament types of hyperventilation syndrome children .
- 3. Tachypnea and hyperventilation may be present .
- 4. The exploration of the carbonic anhydrase activity in patients with hyperventilation syndrome .
- 5. The article reviews the effects of hypothermia , hyperventilation and barbiturates on brain energy metabolism study with microdialysis techniques .