• Directory
  • Search
  • All results
  • Journals
  • Definitions
Finding
hyperpnea
hy·perp·ne·a [ hahy-perp-nee-uh, hahy-per-nee-uh ]
Etymology:
Greek hyper = over + pnoe = breathing
Definitions related to hyperpnea:
  • A clinical finding in which there is deeper breathing than normal. (ACC-AHA)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Abnormal increase in the depth and rate of respiratory movements.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
Return to OpenMD Medical Dictionary > H
Try this search on: Farlex, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary, or Wordnik

This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.

  • About
  • Feedback
  • Guides
  • Terms
© 2026 OpenMD
The content on this site is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care provider.