Alkalosis (also known as Alkaloses): A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids.

NIH MeSH · D000471Diseases

Alkalosis

Also known asAlkaloses

Definition

A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids.

MeSH classification

  • C18.452.076.354

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Related concepts

Achlorhydria

A lack of HYDROCHLORIC ACID in GASTRIC JUICE despite stimulation of gastric secretion.

Acid-Base Imbalance

Disturbances in the ACID-BASE EQUILIBRIUM of the body.

Acidosis

A pathologic condition of acid accumulation or depletion of base in the body. The two main types are RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS and metabolic acid…

Acidosis, Lactic

Acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid more rapidly than it can be metabolized. It may occur spontaneously or in association with di…

Acidosis, Renal Tubular

A group of genetic disorders of the KIDNEY TUBULES characterized by the accumulation of metabolically produced acids with elevated plasma ch…

Acidosis, Respiratory

Respiratory retention of carbon dioxide. It may be chronic or acute.

Alkalosis, Respiratory

A state due to excess loss of carbon dioxide from the body. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Common questions about Alkalosis

What does Alkalosis mean in medicine?
A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Alkalosis known by any other names?
Yes. Alkalosis is also referred to as Alkaloses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Alkalosis sit in the medical classification?
Alkalosis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C18.452.076.354). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000471) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗