Alkalinization

Preferred Label : Alkalinization;

NCIt definition : A process in which the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution is decreased, resulting in an increase in alkalinity. Pharmaceuticals that have the capacity to buffer blood or urine solutes are often classified as alkaline agents.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A process that lowers the amount of acid in a solution. In medicine, an alkali, such as sodium bicarbonate, may be given to patients to lower high levels of acid in the blood or urine that can be caused by certain medicines or conditions.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044334;

Details

Origin ID

C28342;

UMLS CUI

C1510847;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Alkalinization [DeCS]
Semantic type(s)
- Molecular Function [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Alkalinization [DeCS]
biological_process_is_part_of_process
- Biochemical Process [NCIt concept]

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