acidosis
1 of 1noun/ˌæsɪˈdoʊsɪs/
Forms:acidoses
1
a medical condition characterized by an excess of acid in the blood and body tissues, resulting in a lower pH than normal
- Diabetic ketoacidosis is a severe form of acidosis that can occur in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes.
- Respiratory acidosis can develop when the lungs cannot remove enough carbon dioxide from the body.
- Acidosis disrupts normal physiological processes and can lead to organ dysfunction.
- The doctor monitored the patient closely for signs of metabolic acidosis after surgery.
- Treatment for acidosis focuses on correcting the underlying cause and restoring acid-base balance in the body.