alkalosis
/ˌælkəˈloʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which the body's fluids have too much base (alkali), making the blood too alkaline.
- The patient was diagnosed with alkalosis after losing too much stomach acid from vomiting.
- Severe alkalosis can cause muscle twitching and confusion if not treated quickly.
- Doctors monitored the hiker's breathing to prevent alkalosis from hyperventilating at high altitude.
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