hypercarbia
|hy-per-car-bi-a|
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/ˌhaɪpərˈkɑːrbiə/
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/ˌhaɪpəˈkɑːbɪə/
excessive carbon dioxide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypercarbia' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive' and 'carbia' derived from 'carbon' referring to carbon dioxide.
Historical Evolution
'hypercarbia' was formed in modern medical terminology to describe conditions involving excessive carbon dioxide levels.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'excessive carbon dioxide,' and this meaning has remained consistent in medical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood.
The patient was diagnosed with hypercarbia due to respiratory failure.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 20:14