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hyperventilation
noun hy·per·ven·ti·la·tion \-ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən\
Definition of HYPERVENTILATION
: excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood
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First Known Use of HYPERVENTILATION
1928
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hyperventilation
noun hy·per·ven·ti·la·tion \-ˌvent-əl-ˈā-shən\
Medical Definition of HYPERVENTILATION
: excessive ventilation; specifically : excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood—called also overventilation
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