Acid-Base Equilibrium
Synonyms
Acid Base Balance
Acid Base Equilibrium
Acid-Base Balance
Anion Gap
Anion Gaps
Balance, Acid-Base
Equilibrium, Acid-Base
Gap, Anion
Gaps, Anion
The balance between acids and bases in the BODY FLUIDS. The pH (HYDROGEN-ION CONCENTRATION) of the arterial BLOOD provides an index for the total body acid-base balance.