Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Hypercapnia

Definition:
Prefix and definition:
Combining form and definition:
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Definition: Elevated carbon dioxide levels
Prefix and definition: hyper-, “excessive, abnormally high, above”
Combining form and definition: capn/o, “carbon dioxide”
Suffix and definition: -ia, “condition of”

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