Preferred Term:
acid-base balance
Definition:
The balance between acids and bases in the body fluids. The pH (hydrogen-ion concentration) of the arterial blood provides an index for the total body acid-base balance.
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Entry Terms:
- acid base equilibrium
- acid-base equilibrium
- acid base balance
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2710
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