Definition of Hypocapnia

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

Definition of Hypocapnia

1. Noun. (medicine) A state of reduced carbon dioxide in the blood ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Hypocapnia

1. Deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood, resulting from hyperventilation and eventually leading to alkalosis. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypocapnia

hypoborate
hypoborates
hypobranchial
hypobranchial eminence
hypobranchials
hypobromite
hypobromous
hypobromous acid
hypocalcaemia
hypocalcaemic cataract
hypocalcemia
hypocalcemias
hypocalcemic
hypocalcification
hypocalcinuria
hypocapnia (current term)
hypocarbia
hypocarnivore
hypocarnivores
hypocarpium
hypocarpogean
hypocatastasis
hypocaust
hypocausts
hypocellularity
hypocelom
hypocenter
hypocenters
hypocentral
hypocentre

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