"anion gap" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: anion gaps [plural]
Rhymes: -æp Head templates: {{en-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) Wikipedia link: anion gap Categories (topical): Physiology
    Sense id: en-anion_gap-en-noun-5rIoLr5C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, physiology, sciences

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