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Refers to an abnormal chemical compositional state of the body that clinicians characterize as abnormally increased acidity — measured as pH reduction or hydrogen ion concentration [H<sup>+</sup> increase — accompanied by abnormally reduced bicarbonate (HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>) concentration in the [[extracellular fluid]] (ECF) | Refers to an abnormal chemical compositional state of the body that clinicians characterize as abnormally increased acidity — measured as pH reduction or hydrogen ion concentration ([H<sup>+</sup>]) increase — accompanied by abnormally reduced bicarbonate concentration ([HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>]) concentration in the [[extracellular fluid compartment]] (ECF) of the body, acknowledging that in most cases similar compositional abnormalities exist in the [[intracellular fluid compartment]] (ICF) as well. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:04, 7 January 2010
Refers to an abnormal chemical compositional state of the body that clinicians characterize as abnormally increased acidity — measured as pH reduction or hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) increase — accompanied by abnormally reduced bicarbonate concentration ([HCO3-]) concentration in the extracellular fluid compartment (ECF) of the body, acknowledging that in most cases similar compositional abnormalities exist in the intracellular fluid compartment (ICF) as well.