acapnias
|a-cap-ni-as|
C2
/əˈkæpniəs/
(acapnia)
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 medical term 'acapnia' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without smoke,' but over time it evolved into its current medical meaning of 'deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by a deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood.
The patient was diagnosed with acapnias due to hyperventilation.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 08:21