1. relating to or characterized by an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the blood
Usage: medical/scientific term; also used as noun: hypercapnia (the condition itself)

Examples

• The patient developed hypercapnic respiratory failure due to severe pneumonia.
• Hypercapnic conditions can occur in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• The blood gas analysis revealed a hypercapnic state with elevated CO₂ levels.
• Hypercapnic acidosis is a serious complication that requires immediate medical intervention.