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respiratory alkalosis

Definitions of respiratory alkalosis
  1. noun
    alkalosis resulting from increased gas exchange in the lungs (as in hyperventilation associated with extreme anxiety or aspirin intoxication or metabolic acidosis)
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    alkalosis
    abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
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