hypoventilation; respiratory depression
Medical term for inadequate ventilation of the lungs, leading to increased carbon dioxide levels.
In sleep apnea syndrome, hypoventilation can occur repeatedly.
Overdose of anesthetics can cause respiratory depression.
Also means hypoventilation; 換気低下 is a more descriptive compound, while 低換気 is a direct Sino-Japanese equivalent.
Hyperventilation, the opposite condition of excessive breathing.
Compound of 換気 (ventilation) and 低下 (decrease, decline).