anion gap

English

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -æp

Noun

anion gap (plural anion gaps)

  1. (physiology) The difference between the levels of cations and anions in serum, plasma or urine (not counting hydrogen ions, bicarbonate and similar ions that determine the pH of the liquid)
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