When base excess is used (here and in other literature) it may denote both base excess in blood and base excess in extracellular fluid. History In the first half of the 20th century, when diagnosing acid-base disturbances blood was analyzed by extraction to determine total CO 2 content, ctCO 2 (B).
The first syllable of ricochet is accented: ric - o - chet,but the dictionary says that the first or third is acceptable.Regional dialects vary. Go Log In Sign Up
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: An accented syllable (I assume you're talking about med terminology) is the syllable that receives the emphasis; like syllable and emphasis are both accented on the first syllable, while assume is accented on the second syllable.