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alkalosis

/,ælkə'loʊsɪs/

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noun
abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
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Definition that contains alkalosis

metabolic alkalosis alkalosis resulting from hydrogen-ion loss or excessive intake of alkaline substances
respiratory alkalosis alkalosis resulting from increased gas exchange in the lungs (as in hyperventilation associated with extreme anxiety or aspirin intoxication or metabolic acidosis)