Concept information
- Research, Technology, Methods
- circulatory system physiology
- blood composition
- blood chemistry
- blood pH
- Research, Technology, Methods
- circulatory system physiology
- blood composition
- blood chemistry
- blood pH
Preferred term
acid-base balance
Type
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Topic
Definition
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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.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- acid base balance
- acid base equilibrium
- acid-base equilibrium
In other languages
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Spanish
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equilibrio ácido-base
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2710
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