a pathologic condition resulting from accumulation of base in, or loss of acid from the body
(noun) The human condition that occurs when the pH of the blood rises above 7 45
A condition of excess base (alkali) in the body fluids This is the opposite of excess acid (acidosis), and can be caused by many different conditions
A condition in which the blood and tissues contain an abnormally high level of alkali (usually too much bicarbonate), often caused by prolonged vomiting or hyperventilation Symptoms include dizziness and jerky muscular contractions Alkalosis can be detected in a urine test Determination of blood pH provides more accuracy