pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids.
An abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues.
A pathologic condition resulting from accumulation of base, or from loss of acid without comparable loss of base in the body fluids, and characterized by decrease in hydrogen ion concentration.
Condition characterized by excessive loss of carbon dioxide from the body, often as a result of hyperventilation due to psychogenic or physical factors.
Also applicable to/known as
Alkalosis:
NOS
metabolic
respiratory
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index Entries That Refer To 276.3