What does acapnia mean?
Definitions for acapnia
acap·ni·a
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Princeton's WordNet
hypocapnia, acapnianoun
a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing
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acapnianoun
The state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal.
Etymology: From ἄκαπνος, from ἀ- + καπνός
Wikipedia
acapnia
Hypocapnia (from the Greek words υπό meaning below normal and καπνός kapnós meaning smoke), also known as hypocarbia, sometimes incorrectly called acapnia, is a state of reduced carbon dioxide in the blood. Hypocapnia usually results from deep or rapid breathing, known as hyperventilation. Hypocapnia is the opposite of hypercapnia.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of acapnia in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of acapnia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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