acidosis
noun
ac·i·do·sis
ˌa-sə-ˈdō-səs 
: an abnormal condition characterized by reduced alkalinity of the blood and of the body tissues
Examples of acidosis in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
These include consuming large amounts of alcohol and having medical conditions such as acidosis or kidney disease.
—
Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
Evidence suggests that metformin may increase the risk of a potentially fatal condition called lactic acidosis, which is a buildup of lactic acid in the blood.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2023
Incorporating omega-3 fatty acids into your dog's diet can also aid in managing conditions such as acidosis and reducing oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
The report also notes that Presley had severe metabolic acidosis, a buildup of acid in the blood due to kidney disease or failure.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 14 July 2023
See all Example Sentences for acidosis 
Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
Evidence suggests that metformin may increase the risk of a potentially fatal condition called lactic acidosis, which is a buildup of lactic acid in the blood.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2023
Incorporating omega-3 fatty acids into your dog's diet can also aid in managing conditions such as acidosis and reducing oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
The report also notes that Presley had severe metabolic acidosis, a buildup of acid in the blood due to kidney disease or failure.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 14 July 2023
See all Example Sentences for acidosis
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'acidosis.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near acidosis
Cite this Entry
“Acidosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidosis. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
acidosis
noun
ac·i·do·sis
ˌas-ə-ˈdō-səs
plural acidoses
-ˌsēz
: 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 sense 1
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share