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overventilation

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ven⋅ti⋅la⋅tion

  [ven-tl-ey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act of ventilating.
2. the state of being ventilated.
3. facilities or equipment for providing ventilation.
Origin:
1425–75; late ME ventilacioun < L ventilātiōn- (s. of ventilātiō), equiv. to ventilāt(us) (see ventilate ) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms:
ven⋅ti⋅la⋅to⋅ry  [ven-tl-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective
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Main Entry: over·ven·ti·la·tion
Pronunciation: "O-v&r-"vent-&l-'A-sh&n
Function: noun
: HYPERVENTILATION

Main Entry: ven·ti·la·tion
Pronunciation: "vent-&l-'A-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the act or process ofventilating
2 : the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
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ventilation ven·ti·la·tion (věn'tl-ā'shən)
n.

  1. The replacement of fresh air or gas for stale or noxious air or gas in a space.

  2. See respiration.

  3. Aeration or oxygenation, as of blood.

  4. The verbal expression of feelings or emotions in psychotherapy.

ven'ti·late' v.

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