hyperpnea
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hy·per·pnea

noun \ˌhī-pər-ˈnē-ə, -ˌpərp-ˈnē-\

Definition of HYPERPNEA

: abnormally rapid or deep breathing
hy·per·pne·ic \-ˈnē-ik\ adjective

Origin of HYPERPNEA

New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1860

hy·per·pnea

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of HYPERPNEA

: abnormally rapid or deep breathing
hy·per·pne·ic or chiefly British hy·per·pnoe·ic \-ˈnē-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

Variants of HYPERPNEA

hy·per·pnea or chiefly British hy·per·pnoea \ˌhī-pər-ˈnē-ə, -ˌpərp-ˈnē-\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)

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