Therapeutic use of alkali for local or systemic effect. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: al′kă-lī-thār′ă-pē Definitions: 1. Therapeutic use of alkali for local or systemic effect.
alkalitherapy, alkalotherapy 1. The administration of large amounts of alkali in the treatment of peptic ulcers and hyperchlorhydria. 2. Therapeutic use of alkali for local or systemic effect.