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Answer for the clue "Energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders ", 9 letters:
hyperpnea

Word definitions for hyperpnea in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Hyperpnea or hyperpnoea is increased depth of breathing when required to meet metabolic demand of body tissues, such as during or following exercise, or when the body lacks oxygen ( hypoxia ), for instance in high altitude or as a result of anemia . Hyperpnea ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders [ant: hypopnea ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) Deep and rapid respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders.