Acidosis, Lactic (also known as Lactic Acidosis): Acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid more rapidly than it can be metabolized. It may occur spontaneously or in association with diseases such as DIABETES MELLITUS; LEUKEMIA; or LIVER FAILURE.

NIH MeSH · D000140Diseases

Acidosis, Lactic

Also known asLactic Acidosis

Definition

Acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid more rapidly than it can be metabolized. It may occur spontaneously or in association with diseases such as DIABETES MELLITUS; LEUKEMIA; or LIVER FAILURE.

MeSH classification

  • C18.452.076.176.180

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Common questions about Acidosis, Lactic

What does Acidosis, Lactic mean in medicine?
Acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid more rapidly than it can be metabolized. It may occur spontaneously or in association with diseases such as DIABETES MELLITUS; LEUKEMIA; or LIVER FAILURE. 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, Lactic known by any other names?
Yes. Acidosis, Lactic is also referred to as Lactic Acidosis 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, Lactic sit in the medical classification?
Acidosis, Lactic falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C18.452.076.176.180). 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 (D000140) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗