hyperpnea

or hy·perp·noe·a

[ hahy-perp-nee-uh, hahy-per-nee-uh ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərpˈni ə, ˌhaɪ pərˈni ə /
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noun Pathology.

abnormally deep or rapid respiration.

Origin of hyperpnea

1855–60; < New Latin, equivalent to hyper- hyper- + -pnea -pnea

Words nearby hyperpnea

hyperplane, hyperplasia, hyperplastic gingivitis, hyperplastic polyp, hyperploid, hyperpnea, hyperpnoea, hyperpolarize, hyperponesis, hyperpotassemia, hyperpower

Words related to hyperpnea

gasp, palpitation, hyperventilation, dyspnea

Medical definitions for hyperpnea

hyperpnea
[ hī′pərp-nē′ə, hī′pər-nē′ə ]

n.

Abnormally deep and rapid breathing.

Other words from hyperpnea

hy′perp•ne′ic (-ĭk) adj.