hyperventilation (n)

n00833870

type n
lex_filenum 04
def an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs
def can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued
Outgoing links
Hypernym breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation
Derivationally related form hyperventilation → hyperventilate; hyperventilation → hyperventilate
Incoming links
Hyponym breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation
Derivationally related form hyperventilate → hyperventilation; hyperventilate → hyperventilation

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