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respiratory acidosis meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of respiratory acidosis at MeaningMonkey.org. respiratory acidosis meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS noun
Definition of respiratory acidosis (noun)
- 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
- synonyms: carbon dioxide acidosis
Source: Princeton University Wordnet