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hy·per·ven·ti·la·tion

hyperventilation

 
pronunciation:
haI pr ven t leI shn
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition: unusually rapid and deep breathing that causes a loss of carbon dioxide from the blood and can lead to dizziness or fainting.
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