Acapnial

/eɪˈkæpniəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by acapnia; having abnormally low blood carbon dioxide levels.

Etymology

From acapnia + '-al' (pertaining to). This adjectival form allows medical professionals to describe CO2 levels and related physiological states.

Kelly Says

Airplane pilots used to worry about acapnial hypoxia—the confusion and disorientation from low CO2 levels—which contributed to some early aviation accidents before researchers understood the physiology.

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