hypoventilation

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Synonyms: hyperventilation

Antonyms: hyperventilation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|medicine|pulmonology}} [[respiratory|Respiratory]] [[depression]], occurring when [[ventilation]] is [[inadequate]] to perform the necessary [[gas]] [[exchange]], which may be caused by certain medical conditions, by [[hold one's breath|holding one's breath]], or by [[drug]] [[overdose]].

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