hypercalcemia
noun /,haɪpərkæl'simiə/
- 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
- 'hypercalcemia' can be found in many classic books.
- Synonyms
- hypercalcaemia
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Obsolete
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Vowels
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