Definition of HYPERCAPNIA

hypercapnia

Plural: hypercapnias

Noun

  • the physical condition of having the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood
  • The condition of abnormally elevated carbon dioxide in the blood.

Origin / Etymology

From hyper- + capn- + -ia; more at capno- ยง Etymology.

Synonyms

hypercarbia

Antonyms

hypocapnia

Scrabble Score: 23

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Words With Friends Score: 25

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