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hyperventilation

hy·per·ven·tilation

UK/ˌhaɪpɚˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən/ US/haɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌvɛntəˈleɪ.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From hyper- + ventilation.

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