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Metabolic acidosis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A condition in which the blood is too acidic. It may be caused by severe illness or sepsis (bacteria in the bloodstream). (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Increased acidity in the blood secondary to acid base imbalance. Causes include diabetes, kidney failure and shock. (NCI Thesaurus)
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