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metabolic acidosis

Definition / meaning of metabolic acidosis

A condition in which the blood is too acidic. It may be caused by severe illness or sepsis (bacteria in the bloodstream).

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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