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ACAPNIA
hypocapnia, acapnia
(noun) a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
acapnia (uncountable)
The state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissue is significantly lower than normal.
Synonyms
• hypocapnia
Antonyms
• hypercapnia
Source: Wiktionary
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GRADUAL
(noun) (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
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