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hyperventilation Definition

hyper·ven·ti·la·tion (hī′pər vent′'l ā′s̸hən)

noun

extremely rapid or deep breathing that may cause dizziness, fainting, etc. as a result of a rapid loss of carbon dioxide

hyperventilation Related Forms

hy′·per·ven′·ti·late′ (-āt′) intransitive verb, transitive verb -·lat′ed, -·lat′·ing

hyperventilation Usage Examples

Converse of object

cause: This increase in CSF acidity causes hyperventilation which lowers the carbon dioxide concentration in the blood.

Adjective modifier

mechanical: The contribution of the respiratory rhythm to sinus arrhythmia in normal unanesthetized subjects during mechanical hyperventilation with positive pressure.

Modifies a noun

  • syndrome: Physical symptoms can include any of the general symptoms of anxiety described above and often the hyperventilation syndrome.
  • result: Hyperventilation results in nerve and muscle irritability and muscle spasms.

Preposition: in

patient: This study looked at the effect of hyperventilation in patients with proven epilepsy.