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By Princeton University
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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)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A condition of diminished ability to neutralize normal acid products of metabolism. Chiefly seen in the neutralization of oxybutyric acid in diabetes. A widespread type of reactions.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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