Hypoventilation

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Hypoventilation (also known as respiratory depression) occurs when the amount of breathing being performed is inadequate (hypo meaning "below") for respiratory gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. By definition it causes an increased concentration of carbon dioxide (hypercapnia) and respiratory acidosis.

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