ALL meanings of hyperventilation
hy·per·ven·ti·la·tion
H h - noun hyperventilation overbreathing 1
- noun hyperventilation (medicine) the state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary. 1
- 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 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