Acidosis (also known as Acidoses, Metabolic Acidosis): A pathologic condition of acid accumulation or depletion of base in the body. The two main types are RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS and metabolic acidosis, due to metabolic acid build up.

NIH MeSH · D000138Diseases

Acidosis

Also known asAcidoses · Metabolic Acidosis · Acidoses, Metabolic · Acidosis, Metabolic · Metabolic Acidoses

Definition

A pathologic condition of acid accumulation or depletion of base in the body. The two main types are RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS and metabolic acidosis, due to metabolic acid build up.

MeSH classification

  • C18.452.076.176

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Related concepts

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A lack of HYDROCHLORIC ACID in GASTRIC JUICE despite stimulation of gastric secretion.

Acid-Base Imbalance

Disturbances in the ACID-BASE EQUILIBRIUM of the body.

Acidosis, Lactic

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Acidosis, Renal Tubular

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Acidosis, Respiratory

Respiratory retention of carbon dioxide. It may be chronic or acute.

Alkalosis

A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids.

Alkalosis, Respiratory

A state due to excess loss of carbon dioxide from the body. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Common questions about Acidosis

What does Acidosis mean in medicine?
A pathologic condition of acid accumulation or depletion of base in the body. The two main types are RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS and metabolic acidosis, due to metabolic acid build up. 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 Acidosis known by any other names?
Yes. Acidosis is also referred to as Acidoses, Metabolic Acidosis, Acidoses, Metabolic, Acidosis, Metabolic 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 Acidosis sit in the medical classification?
Acidosis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C18.452.076.176). 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 (D000138) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗