Hypocapnia or hypocapnea 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. ==Effects== Even when marked, hypocapnia is normally well tolerated. However, hypo... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypocapnia
<biochemistry, physiology> Deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood, resulting from hyperventilation and eventually leading to alkalosis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(hi″po-kap´ne-ә) deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood; it results from hyperventilation and eventually leads to alkalosis. Called also hypocarbia. adj., hypocap´nic., adj. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Hypocapnia: Less than the normal level of carbon dioxide in the blood. Hypoapnia is the opposite of hypercapnia. The origin of the suffix '-capnia' is curious. It comes from the Greek 'kapnos' referring to carbon dioxide which is a principal part of smoke. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=38431