Hyperventilation

What do we mean by hyperventilation?

Abnormally fast or deep respiration, which results in the loss of carbon dioxide from the blood, thereby causing a fall in blood pressure, tingling of the extremities, and sometimes fainting. noun

The act or process of hyperventilating; breathing rapidly and deeply. noun

A condition in which alveolar carbon dioxide concentration is markedly lower than normal, usually due to breathing rapidly and deeply. noun

The state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary noun

An increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued noun

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Words that are spelled similarly to hyperventilation:
hyperventilation, hyperventilating, hypoventilation.

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Nouns that are often described by the adjective hyperventilation:
apnea, syndrome, test, apnoea.

Consonant match to hyperventilation:
hypoventilation.

Words that sound like hyperventilation:
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