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Meaning of CARBON DIOXIDE ACIDOSIS
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Definition:
[n]
acidosis
resulting
from
reduced
gas
exchange
in
the
lungs
(
as
in
emphysema
or
pneumonia
);
excess
carbon
dioxide
combines
with
water
to
form
carbonic
acid
which
increases
the
acidity
of
the
blood
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Synonyms:
respiratory acidosis
See Also:
acidosis
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