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  [hahy-per-ven-tl-eyt] /ˌhaɪ pərˈvɛn tlˌeɪt/ verb (used without object), hyperventilated, hyperventilating. 1. to be afflicted with ; breathe abnormally fast and deep. verb (used with object), hyperventilated, hyperventilating. 2. to cause (a patient) to breathe more rapidly and deeply than normal. /ˌhaɪpəˈvɛntɪleɪt/ verb 1. (intransitive) to breathe in an abnormally deep, long, and rapid manner, sometimes […]

• Hyperventilation

  [hahy-per-ven-tl-ey-shuh n] /ˌhaɪ pərˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən/ noun 1. excessively rapid and deep breathing. 2. a condition characterized by abnormally prolonged and rapid breathing, resulting in decreased carbon dioxide levels and increased oxygen levels that produce faintness, tingling of the fingers and toes, and, if continued, alkalosis and loss of consciousness. /ˌhaɪpəˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən/ noun 1. an increase […]

• Hyperventilation tetany

  hyperventilation tetany n. Tetany caused by forced breathing due to a reduction in the carbon dioxide in the blood.

• Hypervigilance

  [vij-uh-luh ns] /ˈvɪdʒ ə ləns/ noun 1. state or quality of being ; watchfulness: Vigilance is required in the event of treachery. 2. Pathology. . /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/ noun 1. the fact, quality, or condition of being vigilant 2. the abnormal state or condition of being unable to sleep n. 1917, from hyper- + vigilance. Related: Hypervigilant. […]

• Hyper-vigilant

  [vij-uh-luh nt] /ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt/ adjective 1. keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry. 2. ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/ adjective 1. keenly alert to or heedful of trouble or danger, as while others are sleeping or unsuspicious adj. late 15c., from Latin vigilantia “wakefulness,” from vigilia (see vigil). Related: Vigilantly.

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