Meaning Of The Word Hyperventilate

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Hyperventilate Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Hyperventilate?

hyperventilate
verb: If someone hyperventilates, they begin to breathe very fast in an uncontrollable way, usually because they are very frightened, tired, or excited.

hyperventilate in American English
intransitive verb: to be afflicted with hyperventilation; breathe abnormally fast and deep
transitive verb: to cause (a patient) to breathe more rapidly and deeply than normal

hyperventilate in British English
verb: to breathe in an abnormally deep, long, and rapid manner, sometimes resulting in cramp and dizziness

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