| Pronunciation: | | `hIpur`ven'tleyshun
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[n] 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 |
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HYPERVENTILATION is a 16 letter word that starts with H. |
| | See Also: | | breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Rapid or deep breathing in excess of that needed to supply oxygen to the body. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Hyperventilation is the condition of breathing excessively and often with effort; a clinical sign. The normal rate of respiratory rate can be up to 35 per minute for the an adult and 50 per minute for a newborn. However, biochemically, hyperventilation means ventilation to keep the partial pressure of oxygen in the arterial blood lower than its normal value of 40 mmHg |
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