acapnia
|a-cap-nia|
C2
/əˈkæpniə/
low carbon dioxide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acapnia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akapnos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kapnos' meant 'smoke.'
Historical Evolution
'akapnos' transformed into the modern English word 'acapnia' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without smoke,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reduced carbon dioxide levels in the blood.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by a reduced level of carbon dioxide in the blood.
The patient was diagnosed with acapnia after the blood test.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 07:51