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Alkalosis - Glossary

Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman
Written by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Mar 29, 2017
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Glossary

Alkalosis: Dangerously decreased acidity of the blood, which can be caused by high altitudes, hyperventilation, and excessive vomiting.

Hyperventilation: Rapid or deep breathing in excess of that needed to supply oxygen to the body.

Hypokalaemia: Inadequate amount of potassium in the blood.
Published on Mar 29, 2017
Last Updated on Mar 29, 2017

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