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Respiratory Alkalosis
Definition 1
Condition characterized by excessive loss of carbon dioxide from the body, often as a result of hyperventilation due to psychogenic or physical factors. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
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. (Food and Drug Administration)
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