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Acidosis
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Definition
: A pathologic condition of acid accumulation or depletion of base in the body. The two main types are RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS and metabolic acidosis, due to metabolic acid build up.
general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Examples
Acidosis, Lactic
;
Acidosis, Renal Tubular
;
Acidosis, Respiratory
;
Ketosis
Other names
Metabolic Acidoses; Acidosis, Metabolic; Acidoses, Metabolic; Acidoses; Metabolic Acidosis
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Succinyl-
CoA:3-
oxoacid CoA transferase deficiency
0
*Acidosis
Coenzyme A-Transferases/deficiency.