acidosis

ac·i·do·sis

noun \ˌas-ə-ˈdō-səs\

plural ; ac·i·do·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)

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