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Definition of Alkalosis

1. Noun. Abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues.

Definition of Alkalosis

1. Noun. An abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood. ¹

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Definition of Alkalosis

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Medical Definition of Alkalosis

1. A pathologic condition resulting from accumulation of base or from loss of acid without comparable loss of base in the body fluids and characterised by decrease in hydrogen ion concentration (increase in pH). Compare: acidosis. (18 Nov 1997)

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