First Known Use: 1900
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acidosis
noun ac·i·do·sis \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
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Origin of ACIDOSIS
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acidosis
noun ac·i·do·sis \ˌas-ə-ˈdō-səs\
plural ac·i·do·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of ACIDOSIS
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