Definition

This word describes a condition where the acidity in the blood or body tissues is higher than normal, leading to a lower level of alkalinity.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with an acidotic condition due to respiratory failure.

Conversation

I learned that being acidotic can really affect your health.

That's interesting! How does it happen?

It usually occurs when there's too much acid in the body.

Wow, I didn't know that. It's important to keep track of things like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acidotic is formed from "acid" (from Latin "acidus", meaning sour or sharp) and the suffix "-otic" (from Greek "-otikos", meaning pertaining to). The word describes a condition pertaining to acidity, particularly in a biological context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'acid' meaning something sour or sharp, and '-otic' indicating a condition. This helps you remember that 'acidotic' refers to a condition related to acidity.

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