Acidotic

Pronunciation: /ˌæsɪˈdɒtɪk/

Definitions of acidotic

adjective describing a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in acidity in the blood and body tissues

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor said the patient was feeling acidotic.

A2 The acidotic condition of the soil was affecting plant growth.

B1 The acidotic pH levels in the water were harmful to aquatic life.

B2 The acidotic state of the patient required immediate medical intervention.

C1 The acidotic environment of the stomach can lead to digestive issues.

C2 The acidotic crisis in the patient's body was a result of untreated diabetes.

Examples of acidotic in a Sentence

formal The patient presented with symptoms of acidotic crisis, requiring immediate medical attention.

informal She felt really sick and the doctor said it was because she was acidotic.

slang I heard that guy ended up in the hospital because he was all acidotic.

figurative The atmosphere in the room was so tense, it felt almost acidotic in nature.

Grammatical Forms of acidotic

• past tense: acidoticed
• plural: acidotics
• comparative: more acidotic
• superlative: most acidotic
• present tense: acidotic
• future tense: will be acidotic
• perfect tense: have been acidotic
• continuous tense: is being acidotic
• singular: acidotic
• positive degree: acidotic
• infinitive: to be acidotic
• gerund: acidoticing
• participle: acidotic

Origin and Evolution of acidotic

First Known Use: 1924 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'acidotic' originated from the medical term 'acidosis', which refers to a condition characterized by an excess of acid in the body.

Evolution of the word: The term 'acidotic' has been primarily used in medical contexts to describe a state of acidosis in the body. Over time, it has become more commonly used in medical literature and discussions related to acid-base balance and metabolic disorders.