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acapnia

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a·cap·ni·a (-kpn-)
n.
A condition marked by the presence of less than the normal amount of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissues.
acapnia
[akap′nē·ə]
a deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood. The condition is usually the result of hyperventilation.
acapnia (akap´nē),
n a condition characterized by diminished carbon dioxide in the blood.
acapnia
decrease of carbon dioxide in the blood.
acapnia
Hypocapnia; ↓ CO2 in blood. Cf Hypercapnia.


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