hypocarbia
|hy-po-car-bi-a|
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/ˌhaɪ.poʊˈkɑːr.bi.ə/
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/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈkɑː.bi.ə/
low carbon dioxide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypocarbia' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'carbia' derived from 'carbon,' referring to carbon dioxide.
Historical Evolution
'hypocarbia' was formed in modern medical terminology to describe a specific physiological condition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under carbon dioxide,' and this meaning has remained consistent in medical contexts.
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 hypocarbia after the blood test.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 01:18