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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. acidosis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. acidosis

Preferred term

acidosis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A pathologic condition of acid accumulation or depletion of base in the body. The two main types are respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis, due to metabolic acid build up.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • metabolic acidosis

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2754

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