hypoventilations

A form of hypoventilation — Respiratory depression, occurring when ventilation is inadequate to perform the necessary gas exchange, which may be caused by certain medical conditions, by holding one's breath, or by drug overdose.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of hypoventilation
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