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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHyperventilation
/ˌhaɪ.pɚˌvɛn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A condition characterized by abnormally fast or deep breathing, leading to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
"During the panic attack, she experienced hyperventilation, making her feel lightheaded." - 2
The act of breathing at an increased rate, often due to stress or anxiety.
"Hyperventilation can occur during intense physical exertion or emotional distress."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the New Latin prefix 'hyper-' (meaning excessive, from Ancient Greek ὑπέρ) combined with 'ventilation', originating from the Latin 'ventilationem' (to air or fan). The medical term was coined in the early 20th century to describe rapid or deep breathing that results in abnormal loss of carbon dioxide.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hyperventilation" is said worldwide
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Hyperventilation
Transliteration: i.pɛʁ.vɑ̃.ti.le.ʃjɔ̃
"Elle a souffert d'hyperventilation pendant la crise d'angoisse."
Hyperventilation
Transliteration: haɪ.pɐ.vɛn.tiˈleːʃən
"Er hatte während des Anfalls Hyperventilation."
Iperventilazione
Transliteration: i.per.ven.ti.laˈtsjo.ne
"Durante l'attacco di panico, ha avuto iperventilazione."
Hiperventilación
Transliteration: i.peɾ.βen.ti.laˈθjon
"Ella experimentó hiperventilación durante el ataque de ansiedad."
Hiperventilação
Transliteration: i.peɾ.vẽ.ti.laˈsɐ̃w
"Ele teve hiperventilação durante a crise de pânico."
अत्यधिक श्वसन
Transliteration: atyadhik shvasan
"उसे चिंता के दौरे के दौरान अत्यधिक श्वसन हुआ।"
过度通气
Transliteration: guòdù tōngqì
"她在焦虑发作期间经历了过度通气。"
과호흡
Transliteration: gwa-hoheup
"그녀는 불안 발작 중에 과호흡을 경험했습니다."
過呼吸
Transliteration: kakokyū
"彼女は不安発作の間に過呼吸を経験しました。"
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