acidotic
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/ˌæsɪˈdɒtɪk/
related to acidosis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidotic' originates from the word 'acidosis,' which is derived from the Latin word 'acidus,' meaning 'sour' or 'sharp.'
Historical Evolution
'acidosis' transformed from the Latin word 'acidus' and eventually became the modern English term 'acidosis,' from which 'acidotic' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'acidus' meant 'sour' or 'sharp,' but over time it evolved into its current medical context of 'acidosis' and 'acidotic.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or suffering from acidosis, a condition in which there is too much acid in the body fluids.
The patient was diagnosed as acidotic due to the high levels of acid in their blood.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 22:06