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hypocapnia

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hypocapnia hy·po·cap·ni·a (hī'pō-kāp'nē-ə)
n.
The presence of abnormally low levels of carbon dioxide in blood. Also called hypocarbia.

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hypocapnia

noun
a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing [ant: hypercapnia
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