acidosis
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noun \ˌa-sə-ˈdō-səs\Definition of ACIDOSIS
: an abnormal condition characterized by reduced alkalinity of the blood and of the body tissues
— ac·i·dot·ic \-ˈdä-tik\ adjective
Origin of ACIDOSIS
New Latin
First Known Use: 1900
ac·i·do·sis
noun \ˌas-ə-ˈdō-səs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ac·i·do·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of ACIDOSIS
: 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 \-ˈdät-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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