Noun: hyperventilation ,hI-pu(r),ven-ti'ley-shun
- An increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body's needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued
"Anxiety often leads to hyperventilation"
Derived forms: hyperventilations
Type of: breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation
Encyclopedia: Hyperventilation