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
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These include consuming large amounts of alcohol and having medical conditions such as acidosis or kidney disease.
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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
Metformin in someone with poor kidney function can cause a dreaded complication called lactic acidosis.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Feb. 2023
Injured tissue is more acidic than healthy tissue due to a process known as acidosis, where lactic acid and other acidic byproducts produced by damaged tissue collect.
—Aaron W. Harrison, The Conversation, 16 July 2021
In pets, ethanol toxicity may lead to metabolic acidosis, which can cause sudden drop in blood glucose, respiratory depression, seizures and cardiac arrest.
—Leticia Fanucchi, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2022
With training, our bodies adapt by expanding lung capacity, holding off the panic reflex and keeping blood acidosis in check, all factors that help us stay underwater.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2018
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
Metformin in someone with poor kidney function can cause a dreaded complication called lactic acidosis.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Feb. 2023
Injured tissue is more acidic than healthy tissue due to a process known as acidosis, where lactic acid and other acidic byproducts produced by damaged tissue collect.
—Aaron W. Harrison, The Conversation, 16 July 2021
In pets, ethanol toxicity may lead to metabolic acidosis, which can cause sudden drop in blood glucose, respiratory depression, seizures and cardiac arrest.
—Leticia Fanucchi, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2022
With training, our bodies adapt by expanding lung capacity, holding off the panic reflex and keeping blood acidosis in check, all factors that help us stay underwater.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2018
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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
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