Meaning of the word alkalosis in English
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alkalosis
US /ˌæl.kəˈloʊ.sɪs/
UK /ˌæl.kəˈləʊ.sɪs/
Noun
an excessively alkaline condition of the body fluids or tissues, often caused by a loss of acid or an accumulation of base
Example:
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Severe vomiting can lead to metabolic alkalosis due to the loss of stomach acid.
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Hyperventilation is a common cause of respiratory alkalosis.