Acidosis
Pronunciation: /ˌæsəˈdoʊsəs/
Acidosis (noun)
- A condition where body fluids, especially blood, have too much acid, making the pH lower than normal.
- A medical problem caused by processes that increase acid in the body or reduce how well the body removes it.
Examples
- Acidosis happens when blood becomes too acidic.
- When blood is too acidic, acidosis can develop.