hyperpnoea
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hy·per·pne·a
(hī'pĕrp-nē'ă)Breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest.
Synonym(s): hyperpnoea.
Synonym(s): hyperpnoea.
[hyper- + G. pnoē, breathing]
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hyperpnoea
Abnormally rapid and deep breathing.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
hyperpnoea
an increased ventilation of the lungs.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
hy·per·pne·a
(hī'pĕrp-nē'ă)Breathing that is deeper and more rapid than normal.
Synonym(s): hyperpnoea.
Synonym(s): hyperpnoea.
[hyper- + G. pnoē, breathing]
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