hypercalcemic
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpərkælˈsiːmɪk/
- Specialized
- A hypercalcemic may experience symptoms like confusion, muscle weakness, or dehydration.
Examples
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The doctor treated the hypercalcemic with intravenous fluids to lower their calcium levels.
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Veterinarians sometimes see a hypercalcemic dog after it eats certain types of plants.
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The doctor diagnosed him as hypercalcemic.
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She is hypercalcemic and needs treatment.
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The veterinarian recommended medication for the hypercalcemic cat to manage its condition.
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During the examination, the doctor noted that the hypercalcemic patient exhibited signs of excessive thirst.
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Many symptoms, such as fatigue and kidney issues, may arise in a hypercalcemic individual if not treated.
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Hypercalcemic used as a noun means a person or animal with 'too much calcium in the blood'. It comes from the same parts hyper-, calcium, and -emic, so the word itself tells you the exact problem.
