An abnormal buildup of lactic acid in the body, leading to acidification of the blood and other bodily fluids.
Comment:
Note that the term acidemia is used to describe the state of low pH in the blood, whereas acidosis is used to describe the processes that lead to acidemia. In medical jargon, however, the two terms are used interchangeably.
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Hyperlacticacidemia; Increased lactate in body; Lactic acidemia; Lacticacidemia; Lacticacidosis