hypocalcemia (Meaning)
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hypocalcemia (n)
abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypocalcemia
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hypocalcemia Sentence Examples
- Severe hypocalcemia can lead to tetany and seizures.
- Prolonged hypocalcemia may result in osteomalacia and osteoporosis.
- Hypocalcemia is often associated with vitamin D deficiency.
- Renal failure can cause hypocalcemia due to decreased calcium reabsorption.
- Hypocalcemia can contribute to increased nerve excitability and muscle spasms.
- Hypocalcemia is a common electrolyte imbalance in critically ill patients.
- Treatment of hypocalcemia typically involves calcium supplementation.
- Chronic hypocalcemia may impair cognitive function.
- Hypocalcemia can be a sign of underlying parathyroid disease.
- Intraoperative hypocalcemia is a potential complication of thyroid surgery.
FAQs About the word hypocalcemia
abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency
No synonyms found.
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Severe hypocalcemia can lead to tetany and seizures.
Prolonged hypocalcemia may result in osteomalacia and osteoporosis.
Hypocalcemia is often associated with vitamin D deficiency.
Renal failure can cause hypocalcemia due to decreased calcium reabsorption.
