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Noun: hyperpnea  `hI-purp'nee-u
  1. Energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders

Derived forms: hyperpneas

Type of: breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation

Antonym: hypopnea

Encyclopedia: Hyperpnea

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