noun
Medical term for elevated carbon dioxide levels in the blood. Used in clinical contexts.
See also: 高炭酸ガス血症
高二酸化炭素血症は、呼吸不全の患者によく見られる。
Hypercapnia is often seen in patients with respiratory failure.
Synonym; also means hypercapnia. 高二酸化炭素血症 is a more formal, kanji-based term, while 高炭酸ガス血症 uses the katakana loanword ガス.
Compound of 高 (high), 二酸化炭素 (carbon dioxide), and 血症 (blood condition). A modern medical coinage.