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Hypercapnia

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Hypercapnia refers to a condition where there is an excessive amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the bloodstream, leading to abnormally high levels of CO2 in the body.

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