WordNet
metabolic alkalosis
n. alkalosis resulting from hydrogen-ion loss or excessive intake of alkaline substances
Wikipedia
Metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic alkalosis is a metabolic condition in which the pH of tissue is elevated beyond the normal range (7.35-7.45). This is the result of decreased hydrogen ion concentration, leading to increased bicarbonate, or alternatively a direct result of increased bicarbonate concentrations.
Usage examples of "metabolic alkalosis".
Not too much, she didn't need metabolic alkalosis on top of everything else.