Definitions

1. noun

A condition of the blood characterized by a high concentration of acid ions, often resulting in a decrease in blood pH.

“The doctor ordered a series of tests to diagnose her patient’s acidaemia and determine the underlying cause.”

2. noun

A state of increased acidity in the blood or tissues, often associated with a metabolic disorder or disease process.

“The patient’s acidaemia was a result of the kidney failure, which prevented her body from properly regulating its acid levels.”