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Carbon Dioxide Acidosis.
Carbon Dioxide Acidosis - as a 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 (Exact Relations)
respiratory acidosisExample Sentences
"Respiratory diseases can lead to carbon dioxide acidosis."
"Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often causes carbon dioxide acidosis."
"In carbon dioxide acidosis, the pH of the blood decreases."
"Renal failure can also contribute to carbon dioxide acidosis."
"Hyperventilation can help reverse carbon dioxide acidosis."
