Depending on pH, it is sometimes present in the form of lactic acid. However, with the neutral pH maintained by the body, most lactic acid will be present in the blood as lactate. 1  Lactic acidosis is most commonly caused by an inadequate amount of oxygen in cells and tissues (hypoxia).epending on pH, it is sometimes present in the form of lactic acid. However, with the neutral pH maintained by the body, most lactic acid will be present in the blood as lactate. 1  Lactic acidosis is most commonly caused by an inadequate amount of oxygen in cells and tissues (hypoxia).
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: non-governmental organization (Noun). A legally constituted non-commercial organization created by natural or legal persons with no participation or representation of any government.
Pekka Haavisto, Minister for International Development of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Finland at the first World NGO Day, Helsinki, Finland in 2014. A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a not-for-profit organization that is independent from states and international governmental organizations. They are usually funded by donations but some avoid formal funding altogether and are run primarily by volunteers.