acidemia

(as″ĭ-dē′mē-ă )

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[ acid + -emia ]
A decrease in the arterial blood pH below 7.35. The hydrogen ion concentration of the blood increases, as reflected by a lowering of serum pH values.
SEE: acid-base balance ; SEE: acidity; SEE: acidosis

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