ALKALOSIS

alkalosis

(noun) abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

alkalosis (countable and uncountable, plural alkaloses)

An abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

28 May 2024

PRESTIGE

(noun) a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; “he wanted to achieve power and prestige”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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