Definition of alkalosis in English:
alkalosis
noun ˌalkəˈləʊsɪsˌalkəˈlōsəs
mass nounMedicine An excessively alkaline condition of the body fluids or tissues, which may cause weakness or cramp.
Example sentencesExamples
- These data suggest that hypocapnic but not metabolic alkalosis impairs alveolar fluid reabsorption.
- There may also be concomitant acidosis or alkalosis.
- Serious complications include systemic hypokalemic alkalosis, leading to cardiac arrhythmias, renal damage, and seizures.
- Hypochloremic, hypokalemic, or metabolic alkalosis might be present in patients who purge.
- When this occurs, it may result in a state of alkalosis which can cause conditions from weakness and fatigue to headaches and anxiety.