hyperpnea

noun hy·per·pnea \ˌhī-pər-ˈnē-ə, -ˌpərp-ˈnē-\

Definition of HYPERPNEA

: abnormally rapid or deep breathing

— hy·per·pne·ic \-ˈnē-ik\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: circa 1860

Medical Dictionary

noun hy·per·pnea

: abnormally rapid or deep breathing

—hy·per·pne·ic or chiefly British hy·per·pnoe·ic \-ˈnē-ik\ adjective

hy·per·pnea or chiefly British hy·per·pnoea \ˌhī-pər-ˈnē-ə, -ˌpərp-ˈnē-\

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