hypocapnia

Definitions of hypocapnia
  1. noun
    a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing
    synonyms: acapnia
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    antonyms:
    hypercapnia
    the physical condition of having the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood
    type of:
    physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state
    the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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