acidosis

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acidosis lactic acidosis metabolic acidosis renal tubular acidosis respiratory acidosis

Main Entry: ac·i·do·sis
Pronunciation: as--d-ss
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -do·ses /-sz/
: an abnormal condition of reduced alkalinity of the blood and tissues that is marked by sickly sweet breath, headache, nausea and vomiting, and visual disturbances and is usually a result of excessive acid production -- compare ALKALOSIS, KETOSIS 1
- ac·i·dot·ic /-dät-ik/ adjective