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  • noun Alternative form of alkaliphile.

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  • The larger the potential difference between the adsorbed acids and the amount of NaHCO3 generated with each meal; the more or less alkaline or rich in bases are the alkalophile glands like the pancreas, gallbladder, pylorus glands, blood, etc.

    Articles of Health 2008

  • (base flood) or base surplus was not taken up by the alkalophile glands that need these quick bases in order to build up their strong sodium bicarbonate secretions.

    Articles of Health 2008

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