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Acidosis
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a medical condition characterized by an excess of acid in the blood and body tissues, resulting in a lower pH than normal
Example
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a severe form of acidosis that can occur in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes.
Respiratory acidosis can develop when the lungs can not remove enough carbon dioxide from the body.
Acidosis disrupts normal physiological processes and can lead to organ dysfunction.
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