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Acids

Medical Definition:	Chemical compounds which yield hydrogen ions or protons when dissolved in water, whose hydrogen can be replaced by metals or basic radicals, or which react with bases to form salts and water (neutralization). An extension of the term includes substances dissolved in media other than water. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
Guide Notes:	GEN; avoid; do not use for specific acids, acid-fast bacteria, acid reactions, etc.

Acids Categories.

Acids, Noncarboxylic - Inorganic acids with a non metal, other than carbon, attached to hydrogen, or an acid radical containing no carbon.

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