compensated respiratory alkalosis

com·pen·sat·ed res·pi·ra·to·ry al·ka·lo·sis

increased excretion of acid ions by the kidney to minimize the effect on blood pH of excessive loss of carbon dioxide through the lungs, such as occurs with hyperventilation.

com·pen·sat·ed res·pi·ra·to·ry al·ka·lo·sis

(kompĕn-sā-tĕd respir-ă-tōr-ē alkă-lōsis) Increased excretion of acid ions by the kidney to minimize the effect on blood pH of excessive loss of carbon dioxide through the lungs.