hyperpnea

hy·perp·ne·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-perp-nee-uh, hahy-per-nee-uh]
- /ˌhaɪ pərpˈni ə, ˌhaɪ pərˈni ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-perp-nee-uh, hahy-per-nee-uh]
- /ˌhaɪ pərpˈni ə, ˌhaɪ pərˈni ə/

Definitions of hyperpnea word

noun hyperpnea abnormally deep or rapid respiration. 1
noun hyperpnea (medicine) Deep and rapid respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders. 1
noun hyperpnea abnormally rapid breathing; panting 0

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Origin of hyperpnea

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < New Latin, equivalent to hyper- hyper- + -pnea -pnea

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Parts of speech for Hyperpnea

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hyperpnea

hyperpnea popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for hyperpnea

noun hyperpnea

gasp — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
palpitation — the act of palpitating.
hyperventilation — excessively rapid and deep breathing.
dyspnea — difficult or labored breathing.
gasping — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.

All 5 Synonyms of hyperpnea