un·com·pen·sat·ed alkalosis ( n-k m p n-s  t d)n. A rise in the alkalinity of body fluids without any compensating physiological action to lower the pH. |
alkalosis (alk
lō´sis),n a disturbance of acid-base balance and water balance, characterized by an excess of alkali or a deficiency of acids.
alkalosis, compensated,
n a condition in which the blood bicarbonate is usually higher than normal but compensatory mechanisms have kept the pH level within normal range. See also alkalosis, uncompensated.
alkalosis, hypochloremic,
n a metabolic abnormality caused by an increase in blood bicarbonate after significant chloride loss.
alkalosis, respiratory,
n alkalemia produced by hypoventilation. Plasma bicarbonate is therefore decreased in respiratory alkalosis but raised in metabolic alkalosis.
alkalosis, uncompensated,
n alkalemia usually accompanied by an increased blood bicarbonate.
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