Hypercarbia vs. Hypercapnia: What's the Difference?

(medicine) the condition of having an abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood

An abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood, usually caused by acute respiratory failure from conditions such as asthma and obstructive pulmonary disease. It can lead to seizures and death if acute and untreated.

The presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood

Carbon dioxide poisoning due to abnormally high concentrations of carbon dioxide in an organism's environment.

The condition of having an abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood

The presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood