alkalosis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /æl.kəˈləʊ̯sɪs/ (UK)
Etymology
From alkali + -osis, on the model of earlier acidosis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| alkaloses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Translations (8)
fi alkaloosi (abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood) · cs alkalóza (abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood) · es alcalosis (abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood) · fr alcalose (abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood) · id alkalosis (abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood) · pl alkaloza (abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood) · pl zasadowica (abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood) · pt alcalose (abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood)