alkalosis

n. abnormally high level of alkaloids in the blood and tissue (Medicine)

Alkalosis refers to a condition reducing hydrogen ion concentration of arterial blood plasma (alkalemia). Generally alkalosis is said to occur when arterial pH exceeds 7.45. The opposite condition is acidosis. More specifically, alkalosis can refer to:Respiratory alkalosisMetabolic alkalosis
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Alkalosis /al·ka·lo·sis/ a pathologic condition due to accumulation of base in, or loss of acid from, the body. Cf. acidosis. [more]Alkalosis - Community and Resources

Noun
1. abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
(hypernym) pathology
(hyponym) metabolic alkalosis

noun
condition where the alkali level in the body tissue is high, producing cramps
metabolic alkalosis = alkalosis caused by a defect in the body's metabolism
COMMENT: alkalinity and acidity are measured according to the pH scale. pH7 is neutral, and pH8 and upwards are alkaline. Alkaline solutions are used to counteract the effects of acid poisoning and also of bee stings. If strong alkali (such as ammonia) is swallowed, the patient should drink water and an acid such as orange juice. Alkalosis can be caused by vomiting.