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acidemia

|ac-i-de-mi-a|

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/ˌæsɪˈdiːmiə/

excessive acid in blood

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acidemia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'acidēmia,' where 'acid-' meant 'sour' and '-emia' referred to 'blood condition.'

Historical Evolution

'acidēmia' transformed into the modern English word 'acidemia' through medical Latin.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a sour condition of the blood,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

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 acidemia due to the high levels of acid in their blood.

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Last updated: 2025/04/22 10:06