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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gwa-hoheup
"그녀는 불안 발작 중에 과호흡을 경험했습니다."
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2 senses- 1
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
The term 'hyperventilation' is derived from the Greek roots 'hyper-', meaning 'excessive', and 'ventilare', meaning 'to fan or blow'. It emerged in the medical lexicon in the late 19th century as a descriptor for rapid or deep breathing that exceeds the body's needs, often linked to anxiety or panic disorders.
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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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