acapnia

a·cap·ni·a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-kap-nee-uh, ey-kap-]
- /əˈkæp ni ə, eɪˈkæp-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-kap-nee-uh, ey-kap-]
- /əˈkæp ni ə, eɪˈkæp-/

Definitions of acapnia word

noun acapnia the state of lacking carbon dioxide in the blood 3
noun acapnia a deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissues. 1
noun acapnia The state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissue is significantly lower than normal. 0

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Origin of acapnia

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; < New Latin < Greek ákapn(os) smokeless (a- a-6 + kapnós smoke) + -ia -ia; New Latin sense from the fact that smoke contains carbon dioxide

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Parts of speech for Acapnia

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acapnia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for acapnia

noun acapnia

hypocapnia — (medicine) A state of reduced carbon dioxide in the blood.

Just one Synonym for acapnia