hypocalcemia
/ˌhaɪpoʊkælˈsiːmiə/
noun
- A medical condition in which the level of calcium in the blood is lower than normal. (Alternative spelling of hypocalcaemia.)
- The lab results confirmed hypocalcemia, so the nurse started treatment.
- If left untreated, hypocalcemia can lead to seizures or heart problems.
- Hypocalcemia is often caused by problems with the parathyroid glands.
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