hyperpnea
hyperpnea noun: deep and rapid respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders.
Noun
hyperpnea (usually uncountable, plural hyperpneas)
- Deep and rapid respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders.
- Synonyms:
- polypnea
Synonyms of hyperpnea
Forms of hyperpnea
| plural | hyperpneas |
|---|---|
| alternative form | hyperpnoea |
| alternative form | hyperpnœa |
Origin of hyperpnea
From hyper- + -pnea.
Words formed from hyperpnea
Questions about hyperpnea
- What does hyperpnea mean?
- Hyperpnea means deep and rapid respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders.
- What part of speech is hyperpnea?
- Hyperpnea is a noun.
- What is the plural of hyperpnea?
- The plural of hyperpnea is hyperpneas.
Words near hyperpnea in the dictionary
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