(n) the physical condition of having the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood, Syn. hypercarbia, Ant. hypocapnia
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. (Chem.) Having an excessive proportion of carbonic acid; -- said of bicarbonates or acid carbonates. [ Written also hypercarburetted. ] [ 1913 Webster ]