1. A condition in which the blood and body fluids have an abnormally high level of acid, resulting in a pH below normal.
Usage: medical term; also called acidosis in some contexts, though acidemia specifically refers to blood pH

Examples

• The patient's blood test revealed acidemia, indicating a serious metabolic imbalance.
• Severe acidemia can occur in diabetic ketoacidosis if left untreated.
• The doctor monitored the infant's pH levels to detect any signs of acidemia.
• Respiratory acidemia develops when the lungs fail to remove enough carbon dioxide.
• Treatment of acidemia depends on identifying and addressing the underlying cause.