n. An abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood.
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n. abnormally high alkalinity in the blood and other body fluids.
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n. abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
Word Usage
"Some of the more sensitive patients responded by having the acid levels in their blood go perilously low (and the alkali levels increase), called alkalosis."