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hypercarbia

DEFINITIONS OF: hypercarbia

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n the physical condition of having the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood

Synonyms:
hypercapnia
Antonyms:
acapnia, hypocapnia
a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing
Type of:
physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state
the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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