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basal acid output |
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basal acid output (BAO), the minimum amount of gastric hydrochloric acid produced by an individual in a given period. Normal adult volume is 2 to 5 mEq/hr. It is used infrequently in the diagnosis of various diseases of the stomach and intestines, such as gastric ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. basal acid output BAO Production of gastric H+ under baseline conditions, normal: 0-10 mmol/hr; BAO serves to evaluate the completeness of vagotomy; Pts with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome have a ratio of basal to maximal acid
output–BAO/MAO of > 60%; BAO is also ↑ in pernicious anemia, gastric CA, myxedema, rheumatoid arthritis. Cf MAO, PAO. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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