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

acidotic

ˌa-sə-ˈdä-tik 

adjective

Examples of acidosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Symptoms of lactic acidosis include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, body aches, respiratory distress, abdominal pain and fast, deep breathing. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

Oral sodium bicarbonate tablets are commonly prescribed to patients with kidney disease to help treat metabolic acidosis (when acids build up in the body).11 Studies suggest this treatment can help prevent kidney disease from worsening. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 27 Nov. 2024

Excessive baking soda intake can also lead to toxicity, disrupting your electrolyte balance and increasing the risk of metabolic acidosis (too much acid in the body) and kidney damage.9 Baking soda water may not be safe for everyone. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 9 Sep. 2024

These side effects can range in severity from mild to severe and may include: Nausea and vomiting Stomach upset Gas Indigestion Constipation Lactic Acidosis Lactic acidosis is a rare, life-threatening condition that involves a buildup of acid in the blood. —Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Acidose (now Azidose), from New Latin acidum acid entry 1 + German -ose -osis

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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

acidotic

-ˈdät-ik 

adjective