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Vocabulary Entry
hyperventilation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A condition of rapid or deep breathing that can lead to a decreased level of carbon dioxide in the blood.
Example Sentences
"During the panic attack, she experienced hyperventilation and struggled to catch her breath."
"Hyperventilation can occur during intense physical activity or anxiety."
"The doctor explained that hyperventilation often leads to lightheadedness."
V
verb
To engage in or cause hyperventilation.
Example Sentences
"He tends to hyperventilate when he's under a lot of stress."
"If you hyperventilate during exercise, it may affect your performance."
"The anxiety attack made her hyperventilate uncontrollably."