hypercapnia
|hy-per-cap-nia|
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/ˌhaɪpərˈkæpniə/
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/ˌhaɪpəˈkæpniə/
excessive CO2 in blood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypercapnia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kapnos,' where 'hyper-' meant 'above' and 'kapnos' meant 'smoke or vapor.'
Historical Evolution
'kapnos' transformed into the modern English word 'hypercapnia' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'excessive smoke or vapor,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive carbon dioxide in the blood.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood.
The patient was diagnosed with hypercapnia due to respiratory failure.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 10:13