hypocapnia
|hy-po-cap-ni-a|
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/ˌhaɪ.poʊˈkæp.ni.ə/
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/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈkæp.ni.ə/
low carbon dioxide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypocapnia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'kapnos' meaning 'smoke' or 'carbon dioxide'.
Historical Evolution
'hypocapnia' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining Greek roots to describe a specific medical condition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under smoke' in a literal sense, but over time it evolved into its current medical 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 hypocapnia after hyperventilating.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 10:03