1. a medical condition in which the body’s fluids contain too much acid
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient developed acidosis due to kidney failure.
• Diabetic acidosis can be life-threatening if left untreated.
• The doctor ordered blood tests to check for acidosis.
• Severe dehydration can lead to metabolic acidosis.
• The nurse monitored the patient’s pH levels to prevent acidosis.
• Respiratory acidosis occurs when the lungs cannot remove enough carbon dioxide.