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Metabolic Acidosis.
Metabolic Acidosis - as a noun
Acidosis and bicarbonate concentration in the body fluids resulting either from the accumulation of acids or the abnormal loss of bases from the body (as in diarrhea or renal disease)
Example Sentences
"Severe diarrhea can cause metabolic acidosis by depleting the body of bicarbonate ions."
"One of the symptoms of metabolic acidosis is rapid and shallow breathing."
"Certain medications, such as acetazolamide, can cause metabolic acidosis as a side effect."
"Chronic kidney disease is a common cause of metabolic acidosis."
"In severe cases, metabolic acidosis can result in coma or death."
