alkalosis

noun al·ka·lo·sis \ˌal-kə-ˈlō-səs\

Definition of ALKALOSIS

: an abnormal condition of increased alkalinity of the blood and tissues

— al·ka·lot·ic \-ˈlä-tik\ adjective

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Medical Dictionary

noun al·ka·lo·sis \ˌal-kə-ˈlō-səs\

plural al·ka·lo·ses \-ˌsēz\

: an abnormal condition of increased alkalinity of the blood and tissues—compare acidosis, ketosis

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