Acid-Base Imbalance (also known as Acid Base Imbalance, Acid-Base Imbalances): Disturbances in the ACID-BASE EQUILIBRIUM of the body.

NIH MeSH · D000137Diseases

Acid-Base Imbalance

Also known asAcid Base Imbalance · Acid-Base Imbalances · Imbalance, Acid-Base · Imbalances, Acid-Base

Definition

Disturbances in the ACID-BASE EQUILIBRIUM of the body.

MeSH classification

  • C18.452.076

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Common questions about Acid-Base Imbalance

What does Acid-Base Imbalance mean in medicine?
Disturbances in the ACID-BASE EQUILIBRIUM of the body. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acid-Base Imbalance known by any other names?
Yes. Acid-Base Imbalance is also referred to as Acid Base Imbalance, Acid-Base Imbalances, Imbalance, Acid-Base, Imbalances, Acid-Base in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acid-Base Imbalance sit in the medical classification?
Acid-Base Imbalance falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C18.452.076). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000137) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗