alkalosis

alkalosis definition - medical

al·ka·lo·sis (ălˌkə-lōˈsĭs)

noun
Abnormally high alkalinity of the blood and body fluids.

Related Forms:

  • alˌka·lotˈic (-lŏtˈĭk) adjective

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