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.
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an organization that is neither a part of a government nor a conventional for-profit business.Usually set up by ordinary citizens, NGOs may be funded by governments, foundations, businesses, or private persons.n some countries the term NGO is applied to an organization that in another country would be called an NPO (nonprofit organization), and vice-versa. There are many different classifications of NGO in use. The most common focus is on orientation and level of operation.