hypercalcaemia
noun /,haɪpər,kælsɪ'nimiə/
- Definition
- the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease
- Example
- The word 'hypercalcaemia' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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