noun
- a medical condition in which the blood and body fluids are too alkaline (have too much base and not enough acid)
Usage: medical/clinical term; uncountable noun
Examples
- The patient developed alkalosis after prolonged vomiting.
- Respiratory alkalosis can occur when someone hyperventilates.
- Metabolic alkalosis may result from excessive loss of stomach acid.
- The doctor ordered blood tests to check for signs of alkalosis.
- Alkalosis can cause muscle weakness and tingling sensations.