hyperventilation

hy·per·ven·ti·la·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hahy-per-ven-tl-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌhaɪ.pəˌven.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-ven-tl-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of hyperventilation word

noun hyperventilation excessively rapid and deep breathing. 1
noun hyperventilation a 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. 1
noun hyperventilation (medicine) the state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary. 1
noun hyperventilation overbreathing 1
noun hyperventilation an increase in the depth, duration, and rate of breathing, sometimes resulting in cramp and dizziness 0
noun hyperventilation extremely rapid or deep breathing that may cause dizziness, fainting, etc. as a result of a rapid loss of carbon dioxide 0

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Origin of hyperventilation

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; hyper- + ventilation

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Parts of speech for Hyperventilation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hyperventilation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for hyperventilation

noun hyperventilation

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

All 5 Synonyms of hyperventilation

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