Metabolic acidosis:

Abnormal physiological process characterized by the primary gain of strong acid or primary loss of bicarbonate from the extracellular fluid. Reflected by a low [hco3-] and low ph. (hco3- less than 22 meq/l) treat by increasing perfusion of tissues and give nahco3.

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