Acid-Base Imbalance
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Disturbances in the ACID-BASE EQUILIBRIUM of the body. |
| Previously Indexed: |
Acid-Base Equilibrium (1966-1975) |
Acid-Base Imbalance Categories.
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Acidosis - A pathologic condition resulting from accumulation of acid or depletion of the alkaline reserve (bicarbonate) content of the blood and body tissues, and characterized by an increase in hydrogen ion concentration (decrease in pH). (Dorland, 27th ed) |
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Alkalosis - A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids. |
Acid-Base Imbalance Definitions and Terms
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