noun
- plural of overbreathing; instances of breathing more deeply or rapidly than normal, often resulting in hyperventilation
Usage: medical/physiological context; typically used in clinical or scientific discussions
Examples
- The patient's overbreathings during the anxiety attack caused dizziness and tingling in the extremities.
- Repeated overbreathings can lead to a drop in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
- The doctor noted several episodes of overbreathings in the sleep study results.
- Athletes sometimes experience overbreathings when they push themselves too hard during training.
- Stress-induced overbreathings are common in people with panic disorder.