noun
- abnormally deep or rapid breathing, often resulting from physical exertion, anxiety, or a medical condition
Usage: medical/physiological term; also spelled hyperpnoea in British English
Examples
- The athlete experienced hyperpnea during the intense workout.
- Hyperpnea can occur as a natural response to high altitude.
- The patient's hyperpnea was monitored closely in the intensive care unit.
- Anxiety sometimes triggers hyperpnea in susceptible individuals.
- Doctors distinguished between normal increased breathing and pathological hyperpnea.