Hypercapnia Definition
hīpər-kăpnē-ə
noun
An abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood, usually caused by acute respiratory failure from conditions such as asthma and obstructive pulmonary disease. It can lead to seizures and death if acute and untreated.
American Heritage Medicine
Carbon dioxide poisoning due to abnormally high concentrations of carbon dioxide in an organism's environment.
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Origin of Hypercapnia
hyper– Greek kapnos smoke –ia
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From hyper- +"Ž -capnia.
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