alkalosis
noun
al·ka·lo·sis
ˌal-kə-ˈlō-səs 
: an abnormal condition of increased alkalinity of the blood and tissues
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Not enough bicarbonate could lead to alkalosis (an abnormal condition that causes a serum pH increase in tissue).
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“Alkalosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alkalosis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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alkalosis
noun
al·ka·lo·sis
ˌal-kə-ˈlō-səs
plural alkaloses
-ˌsēz
: an abnormal condition of increased alkalinity of the blood and tissues compare acidosis, ketosis
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