alkalosis

Meaning

An abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood.

Synonyms

high blood alkalinity

alkali-poisoning

Translations

Alkalose

alkalose

zuurverlies

excès de substances alcalines

Pronounced as (IPA)
/æl.kəˈləʊ̯sɪs/
Etymology

From alkali + -osis, on the model of earlier acidosis.

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