English Explanatory Dictionary

alkalosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood.

Pronunciation

/æl.kəˈləʊ̯sɪs/

Word forms

alkalosis alkaloses

Etymology

From alkali + -osis, on the model of earlier acidosis.

Antonyms

acidosis
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