Definition of HYPOCALCEMIA

hypocalcemia

Meanings

Plural: hypocalcemias

Noun

  • abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency
  • The medical sign of having an abnormally low concentration of calcium ions in the blood.

Origin / Etymology

From hypo- + calcemia or hypo- + calc- + -emia.

Synonyms

hypocalcaemia

Scrabble Score: 26

hypocalcemia is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hypocalcemia is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hypocalcemia is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 29

hypocalcemia is a valid Words With Friends word