n, pl  -do*ses   :  an abnormal condition of reduced alkalinity of the blood and tissues that is marked by sickly sweet breath, headache, nausea and vomiting, and visual disturbances and is usu. a result of excessive acid production - compare ALKALOSIS KETOSIS1   ac*i*dot*ic adj 
 
 
 
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