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Noun: hyperventilation  ,hI-pu(r),ven-ti'ley-shun
  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

Derived forms: hyperventilations

Type of: breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation

Encyclopedia: Hyperventilation

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