noun
acidosis
as-ih-DOH-sis
Acidosis (noun) means a medical condition in which the blood is more acidic than it should be. Example: “The doctor ordered blood tests to check for acidosis.”
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medical A medical condition in which the blood is more acidic than it should be.
"The doctor ordered blood tests to check for acidosis."
"Untreated diabetes can lead to a dangerous form of acidosis."
"Acidosis can make a patient breathe faster than usual."
How to use acidosis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo much acid in the blood.
When to use it
It is a medical term, used mainly in clinical and scientific writing.
Common pairings
metabolic acidosis
lactic acidosis
severe acidosis
treat acidosis
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Etymology
The word was formed in English from acid plus the suffix -osis, which is used for conditions and processes.
Antonyms
alkalosis
Rhymes for acidosis
meiosis
mitosis
osmosis
stenosis
necrosis
neurosis
hypnosis
fibrosis
silicosis
diagnosis
prognosis
symbiosis
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Frequently asked questions
What does acidosis mean?
Acidosis is a condition in which the blood becomes abnormally acidic.
What is the opposite of acidosis?
The opposite condition is alkalosis.
What is the plural of acidosis?
The plural is acidoses, although the word is also used as an uncountable noun.
What is the meaning of acidosis?
"acidosis" (noun) means a medical condition in which the blood is more acidic than it should be.
