Noun: hypercapnia ,hI-pu(r)'kap-nee-u
- The physical condition of having the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood
"Severe asthma attacks can lead to hypercapnia";
- hypercarbia
Derived forms: hypercapnias
Type of: physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state
Antonym: acapnia
Part of: asphyxia
Encyclopedia: Hypercapnia