noun
- A condition in which the blood and body fluids have an abnormally high level of acid, resulting in a pH below normal.
Usage: medical term; also called acidosis in some contexts, though acidemia specifically refers to blood pH
Examples
- The patient's blood test revealed acidemia, indicating a serious metabolic imbalance.
- Severe acidemia can occur in diabetic ketoacidosis if left untreated.
- The doctor monitored the infant's pH levels to detect any signs of acidemia.
- Respiratory acidemia develops when the lungs fail to remove enough carbon dioxide.
- Treatment of acidemia depends on identifying and addressing the underlying cause.