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acid-base balance

Meaning of acid-base balance: In medicine, the state of having the right amount of acid and base in the blood and other body fluids.

Definition of acid-base balance

In medicine, the state of having the right amount of acid and base in the blood and other body fluids. Keeping a normal acid-base balance is important for the body to work the way it should. Also called acid-base equilibrium.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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