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hyperpnea

Noun

Meaning

energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

breathing panting gasp palpitation breathlessness puffing dyspnea short-winded hyperventilation shortness of breath gasping Kussmaul breathing respiratory distress deep breathing breathing difficulties
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hypopnea

Hypernyms

breathing ventilation respiration external respiration

Examples

Blood levels of carbon dioxide, and the neurological feedback mechanism that monitors them, do not react quickly enough to maintain an even respiratory rate, with the entire system cycling between apnea and hyperpnea, even during wakefulness. Source: Internet

During hyperpnea ostriches pant at a respiratory rate of 40–60 cycles per minute, versus their resting rate of 6–12 cycles per minute. Source: Internet

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