HYPERPNEA - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders

Categories: Breathing, External respiration, Respiration, Ventilation

Synonyms

Hyperpnea

Antonyms

Hypopnea

🔗 Related Words

hyper – A related word in the same word family.

pnea – A related word in the same word family.

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➡️ Words that Start with HY

Hypostatize Hydropathy Hydroelectricity Hyperventilate Hypaethral Hydrogens Hydroids Hypnoanalysis Hymnary Hymenomycetes Hypertension Hydrofoils

Words that End with EA ⬅️

Ophiuroidea Orthopnea Ostrea Otorrhea Pea Pellaea Percoidea Perinea Platyctenea Plea Pyorrhea Pyorrhoea