alkalosis

noun

al·​ka·​lo·​sis ˌal-kə-ˈlō-səs How to pronounce alkalosis (audio)
: an abnormal condition of increased alkalinity of the blood and tissues
alkalotic
ˌal-kə-ˈlä-tik How to pronounce alkalosis (audio)
adjective

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Not enough bicarbonate could lead to alkalosis (an abnormal condition that causes a serum pH increase in tissue). — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025 Other possible complications involve hyponatremia, in which sodium levels in the blood drop too low, metabolic alkalosis, in which acid levels become unbalanced, and hemolytic uremic syndrome, in which red blood cells and platelets are destroyed. — Don Sweeney april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alkalosis was in 1911

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alkalosis

noun
al·​ka·​lo·​sis ˌal-kə-ˈlō-səs How to pronounce alkalosis (audio)
plural alkaloses -ˌsēz How to pronounce alkalosis (audio)
: an abnormal condition of increased alkalinity of the blood and tissues compare acidosis, ketosis

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