respiratory acidosis


Definition: Meaning of, respiratory acidosis in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈspɪrət(ə)ri;ˈrɛsp(ə)rət(ə)ri;rɪˈspʌɪrət(ə)ri ˌasɪˈdəʊsɪs /

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  1. as in emphysema or pneumonia acidosis resulting from reduced gas exchange in the lungs ; excess carbon dioxide combines with water to form carbonic acid which increases the acidity of the blood
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