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hypocapnia (thing)
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by
Jurph
Sun Dec 02 2001 at 15:14:42
n.
- (
Greek
:
hypo-
, "lower," "under"
kapnos
, "
smoke
")
A state in which the level of
carbon dioxide
in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing. Though different from
hyperventilation
, the two are closely associated. Hyperventilation is defined as excessive rate or depth of breathing. The increase in ventilation leads to a lowering of
alveolar
carbon dioxide tension--the definition of
hypocapnia
. With hypocapnia, the acid-base balance of the blood usually becomes more
alkaline
, a condition referred to as a
respiratory
alkalosis
.
syn
:
acapnia
hyponatremia
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