Definitions for acidosis

acidosis ac·i·do·sis

Spelling: [as-i-doh-sis]
IPA: /ˌæs ɪˈdoʊ sɪs/

Acidosis is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 175 anagrams from letters in acidosis (acdiioss).

Definitions for acidosis

noun

  1. a blood condition in which the bicarbonate concentration is below normal.

Origin of acidosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1895-1900; See origin at acid, -osis

Examples for acidosis

acidosis is a form of intoxication due to the retention of these toxic acids in the body.

The behavior of the fat in the body should be carefully watched and the amount reduced at the first evidence of acidosis.

acidosis may develop in typhoid fever patients and must be guarded against.

When acidosis becomes extreme, the diabetic patient is apt at any time to succumb to the dreaded diabetic coma.

Cause of acidosis is believed to be an impairment of metabolism, especially in regard to the fats.

As the sarco-lactic acid liberated in the muscles is not oxygenated a condition of acidosis ensues.

Evidently the acidosis fad is to be overworked as was the old uric acid diathesis, of unsavory memory.

Word Value for acidosis
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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