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Hyperpnea

Abnormal increase in the rate and depth of breathing.

Ventilatory increase beyond resting needs, as during exercise or metabolic acidosis.

How one textbook covers it

  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Ventilatory increase beyond resting needs, as during exercise or metabolic acidosis.

Related terms

Ketoacidosis