Acidosis, Lactic

Acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid more rapidly than it can be metabolized. It may occur spontaneously or in association with diseases such as DIABETES MELLITUS; LEUKEMIA; or LIVER FAILURE.

Year introduced: 1987

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Tree Number(s): C18.452.076.176.180

MeSH Unique ID: D000140

Entry Terms:

• Lactic Acidosis

Previous Indexing:

• Acidosis (1966-1986)
• Lactates (1966-1986)

See Also:

• Hyperlactatemia

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Acid-Base Imbalance
Acidosis
Acidosis, Lactic