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LACTIC ACIDOSIS

\lˈaktɪk ɐsɪdˈə͡ʊsɪs], \lˈaktɪk ɐsɪdˈə‍ʊsɪs], \l_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_k ɐ_s_ɪ_d_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\

Definitions of LACTIC ACIDOSIS

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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.

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