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acidaemia

|ac-i-dae-mi-a|

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/ˌæsɪˈdiːmiə/

excessive acid in blood

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acidaemia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'haima,' where 'haima' meant 'blood.'

Historical Evolution

'acidaemia' changed from the Greek word 'haima' and eventually became the modern English word 'acidaemia.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'condition of blood,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive acid in the blood.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a condition in which there is an excessive amount of acid in the blood.

The patient was diagnosed with acidaemia due to the high levels of acid in their blood.

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Last updated: 2025/04/22 09:21