{ ‖‖ } n. [ NL., from Gr. &unr_; change; &unr_; beyond + &unr_; to throw. ] (Med.) A change or mutation; a change of disease, symptoms, or treatment. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ ‖‖ } n. pl. [ NL. See 1st Metabola. ] (Zool.) A comprehensive group of insects, including those that undegro a metamorphosis. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) acidosis and bicarbonate concentration in the body fluids resulting either from the accumulation of acids or the abnormal loss of bases from the body (as in diarrhea or renal disease)