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alkalemia

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alkalemia /al·ka·le·mia/ (al″kah-le´me-ah) increased pH (abnormal alkalinity) of the blood.
al·ka·le·mi·a (lk-lm-)
n.
A decrease in hydrogen-ion concentration of the blood or a rise in pH.
alkalemia
Etymology: Ar, al + galiy, wood ash; Gk, haima, blood
increased pH of the blood, above the normal range of 7.35 to 7.45. Also spelled alkalaemia.
alkalemia [al″kah-le´me-ah]
abnormal alkalinity, or increased pH, of the blood.
alkalemia
abnormal alkalinity, or increased pH, of the blood. See also alkalosis.
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