[alkal- + osis, a condition] (n) a condition in which the pH

Relatively too much base in the blood and body, an abnormal condition resulting from the accumulation of base or the depletion of acid. The pH of an alkalotic body measures above normal. The opposite of alkalosis is acidosis.

antonym acidosis Pathological condition in which the hydrogen(1+) (hydron) substance concentration of body fluids is below normal and hence the pH of blood rises above the reference interval.

A condition in which a there is a shift in the acid-base balance of the body to have more base than normal, often causing the pH of the blood and body tissues to rise above the healthy range (7.35-7.45). It may have respiratory causes such as hyperventilation and pneumonia or metabolic causes such as prolonged vomiting and severe dehydration.

noun. a diseased state brought about by an extraordinary tremendous degree of alkaline pH in the bloodstream and bodily tissues. It also might stem from a decrease of acids, therefore disturbing the b [..]

high blood alkalinity (pop)

dangerously decreased acidity of the blood, which can be caused by high altitudes, hyperventilation, and excessive vomiting

(n) abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues

A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the Body Fluids.

A state due to excess loss of Carbon Dioxide from the body. (Dorland, 27th ed)

A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids.

A state due to excess loss of carbon dioxide from the body. (Dorland, 27th ed)

<biochemistry> 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)

A state due to excess loss of carbon dioxide from the body. (12 Dec 1998)

A condition in which blood is more basic than usual.