Acidosis resulting from reduced gas exchange in the lungs (as in emphysema or pneumonia); excess carbon dioxide combines with water to form carbonic acid which increases the acidity of the blood. Synonym: carbon dioxide acidosis.
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Words linked to "Respiratory acidosis" : acidosis |
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