Definition of Acapnia

1. Noun. A state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing.

Exact synonyms: Hypocapnia
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Derivative terms: Acapnial, Acapnic, Acapnotic
Antonyms: Hypercapnia

Definition of Acapnia

1. a lack of carbon dioxide in blood and tissues [n -S]

Medical Definition of Acapnia

1. Less than the normal level of carbon dioxide in the blood. The opposite of hypercapnia. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acapnia

acanthotic
acanthotic
acanthous
acanthrocyte
acanthrocytosis
acanths
Acanthuridae
Acanthurus
Acanthurus chirurgus
acanthus
acanthus
acanthuses
acanthus family
Acanthus mollis
acapnia (current term)
acapnia (current term)
acapnial
acapnial alkalosis
acapnias
acapnic
acapnotic
acapsular
Acapulco
Acapulco de Juarez
Acapulco gold
acaracide
acarbia
acarbose
acarboses
acarbose 7-phosphotransferase

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