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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.
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
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypocapnia
Literary usage of Hypocapnia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of Change (1992)
"Hyperventilation lowers the CO level in body tissues to levels below normal, a
condition known as hypocapnia, which initially causes a feeling of ..."
2. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"In some patients mild hypocapnia and respiratory ... Asthma exacerbations are
associated with a variable combination of hypoxemia and hypocapnia, ..."
3. U. S. Navy Diving Manual: Air Diving (1999)
"Severe hypocapnia with muscular spasms, loss of consciousness, and shock may be
the end result. Severe cases are extremely rare in diving, ..."
4. Biological Weapons: The Threat Posed by Terrorists (2000)
"... 67%), 4) hypocapnia (5/17, 29%), 5) partial pressure of oxygen (Pa02) <80 mmHg.
or requirement of O2 inhalation (15/18, 83%), 6) white blood cells (WBC) ..."
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