Definition
alkalotic
adjective
- relating to, containing, or having the properties of an alkali; characterized by alkalosis
Usage: medical/scientific term; often used in clinical contexts to describe blood pH or body chemistry
Examples
- The patient's alkalotic blood pH indicated a serious metabolic imbalance.
- Prolonged vomiting can lead to an alkalotic state in the body.
- The doctor ordered tests to check for alkalotic conditions.
- An alkalotic environment may affect enzyme function in cells.
- The alkalotic shift in the patient's serum required immediate treatment.