acidaemia

Example:The patient was diagnosed with hypochloremic acidaemia, likely due to prolonged use of loop diuretics.

Definition:A type of acidaemia that occurs with hypochloremia, often seen in diuretic use where bicarbonate ions are lost from the body.

Example:The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient developed respiratory acidaemia during an acute exacerbation.

Definition:Acidaemia caused by impaired lung function, resulting in the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Example:The diabetic patient had metabolic acidaemia due to the overproduction of lactic acid.

Definition:Acidaemia resulting from metabolic imbalances, such as lactic acid accumulation in acidosis.

Example:The medical students started their study session with a game of 'chocolate acidaemia' to lighten the mood.

Definition:A colloquial term for acidaemia, often used in jovial or playful contexts.

Example:The patient with sepsis experienced lactic acidaemia due to tissue hypoxia.

Definition:Acidaemia caused by elevated levels of lactic acid in the blood, often due to anaerobic metabolism.