🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

हाइपरप्निया

Pronunciation / Transliteration: haiparpniya

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hyperpnea/ˌhaɪ.pərˈniː.ə/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"हाइपरप्निया शारीरिक गतिविधियों के दौरान होती है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An increase in the depth and rate of breathing, often due to increased metabolic demand.

    "During intense exercise, hyperpnea allows the body to meet its oxygen needs."
  2. 2

    A respiratory condition characterized by deeper and more rapid breathing than normal.

    "Hyperpnea can occur in response to high altitudes or strenuous physical activity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hyperpnea' originates from the Greek roots 'hyper-', meaning 'over' or 'excessive', and 'pnoia', meaning 'breathing'. It was first used in medical contexts in the late 19th century to describe an increased depth and rate of breathing, often in response to physiological demands.

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