acidosis

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Key among them was the presence of acidosis, a condition indicative of insufficient oxygen.

From Seattle Times

One of the main problems is acidosis, where the tumor environment becomes more acidic and pH levels plummet.

From Science Daily

In pets, ethanol toxicity may lead to metabolic acidosis, which can cause sudden drop in blood glucose, respiratory depression, seizures and cardiac arrest.

From Salon

He’d be dead two weeks later of lactic acidosis, according to his death certificate, a fatal buildup of acid in the body when the kidneys stop working.

From Seattle Times

Methanol poisoning can lead to severe anion-gap metabolic acidosis, seizures, permanent visual impairment and in some cases blindness, the agency said, adding that if left untreated it can be fatal.

From Fox News