# alkalosis

> English word · Noun · IPA /æl.kəˈləʊ̯sɪs/

## Definitions
1. An abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood.

## Etymology
From alkali + -osis, on the model of earlier acidosis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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