Acid-Base Equilibrium

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - G02.111.007 - G02.300.176 - G03.030 - G07.410.110 - G09.188.050

**Synonyms:** - Acid-Base Balance