- Balance, acid-base
- Acid-base balance refers to the mechanisms the body uses to keep its fluids close to neutral pH (that is, neither basic nor acidic) so that the body can function normally.
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Acid-base balance — refers to the mechanisms the body uses to keep its fluids close to neutral pH (that is, neither basic nor acidic) so that the body can function normally. * * * acid base balance .as əd .bās n the state of equilibrium between proton donors and… … Medical dictionary
Acid-base homeostasis — is the part of human homeostasis concerning the proper balance between acids and bases, in other words the pH. The body is very sensitive to its pH level. Outside the range of pH that is compatible with life, proteins are denatured and digested,… … Wikipedia
Acid-base physiology — is the study of the acids, bases and their reactions in the body. For survival, acid base homeostasis is an absolute requirement. The traditional approach to the study of acid base physiology has been the empiric approach. The main variants are… … Wikipedia
Acid–base homeostasis — Blood gas, acid base, gas exchange terms PaO2 Arterial oxygen tension, or partial pressure PAO2 Alveolar oxygen tension, or partial pressure PACO2 Arterial carbon dioxide tension, or partial pressure PaCO2 Alveolar carbon dioxide tension, or… … Wikipedia
acid–base reaction — ▪ chemistry Introduction a type of chemical process typified by the exchange of one or more hydrogen ions, H+, between species that may be neutral (molecules, such as water, H2O; or acetic acid, CH3CO2H) or electrically charged (ions, such… … Universalium
acid-base balance — the balance between the amount of carbonic acid and bicarbonate in the blood, which must be maintained at a constant ratio of 1:20 in order to keep the hydrogen ion concentration of the plasma at a constant value (pH 7.4). Any alteration in this… … The new mediacal dictionary
acid-base balance — noun (physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body with a normal acid base balance in the body the blood is slightly alkaline • Syn: ↑acid base equilibrium • Topics: ↑physiology • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
acid-base equilibrium — noun (physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body with a normal acid base balance in the body the blood is slightly alkaline • Syn: ↑acid base balance • Topics: ↑physiology • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
acid-base equilibrium — see under balance … Medical dictionary
Mixed disorder of acid-base balance — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Mixed disorder of acid base balance ICD10 = ICD10|E|87|4|e|70 ICD9 = ICD9|276.4 In a mixed disorder of acid base balance more than one of the following four primary acid base disorders is occurring in the patient at … Wikipedia
