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hyperventilate
verb hy·per·ven·ti·late \ˌhī-pər-ˈven-tə-ˌlāt\
: to breathe very quickly and deeply
Full Definition of HYPERVENTILATE
intransitive verb
: to breathe rapidly and deeply : undergo hyperventilation
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First Known Use of HYPERVENTILATE
1931
Rhymes with HYPERVENTILATE
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HYPERVENTILATE Defined for Kids
hyperventilate
verb hy·per·ven·ti·late \ˌhī-pər-ˈven-tə-ˌlāt\
hy·per·ven·ti·lat·edhy·per·ven·ti·lat·ing
Definition of HYPERVENTILATE for Kids
: to breathe very quickly and deeply
Medical Dictionary
hyperventilate
verb hy·per·ven·ti·late \-ˈvent-əl-ˌāt\
hy·per·ven·ti·lat·edhy·per·ven·ti·lat·ing
Medical Definition of HYPERVENTILATE
intransitive verb
: to breathe rapidly and deeply : undergo hyperventilation <some swimmers hyperventilate>
transitive verb
: to subject to hyperventilation <he hyperventilated his lungs by deep breathing>
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