acquired methemoglobinemia

ac·quired met·he·mo·glo·bi·ne·mi·a

methemoglobinemia caused by various chemical agents, such as nitrites or topical anesthetics. Synonym(s): enterogenous methemoglobinemia, secondary methemoglobinemia

ac·quired me·the·mo·glo·bi·ne·mi·a

(ă-kwīrd met-hēmō-glōbi-nēmē-ă) Form caused by various chemical agents.