hypoventilation
noun
hy·po·ven·ti·la·tion
-ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən 
: deficient ventilation of the lungs that results in reduction in the oxygen content or increase in the carbon dioxide content of the blood or both
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“Hypoventilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypoventilation. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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