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Noun: hypocalcemia  ,hI-pow,kal'see-mee-u
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: hypocalcaemia)
  1. Abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency
    "Symptoms of hypocalcemia included muscle cramps and numbness";
    - hypocalcaemia [Brit, Cdn]

Type of: symptom

Encyclopedia: Hypocalcemia