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hypocalcemia

[ hahy-poh-kal-see-mee-uh ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. an abnormally small amount of calcium in the blood.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hypocalcemia1

First recorded in 1920–25; hypo- + calc- + -emia
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One of the main causes of death among hens, hypocalcemia, or low blood calcium levels, was most prevalent in aviaries.

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The most common symptom with chronic hypocalcemia is the development of weak bones.

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Treatment with denosumab was associated with a higher risk of hypocalcemia, or too little calcium in the blood.

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Add to that that the lizard may not eat certain items and you have a recipe for problems, one of which is hypocalcemia.

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Tremoring in iguanas can be quite serious, with the single most common cause being low blood calcium or hypocalcemia.

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