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A deficient movement of the ventilatory pump that results in gas exchange abnormalities to the extent that the blood carbon dioxide level is elevated.
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(2010). Hypoventilation. In: Preedy, V.R., Watson, R.R. (eds) Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_5858
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