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🩸 Low blood calcium 🧑‍⚕️ A person with low calcium
hypocalcemic

hypocalcemic

9.2
A person who has a very low level of calcium in the blood
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpoʊkælˈsiːmɪk/
  • Specialized
: hipocalémico
  • Emergency treatment was given to the hypocalcemic after he experienced severe tingling and spasms.

Examples

  • A hypocalcemic may require supplements to restore normal calcium levels in the blood.

  • Many hypocalcemics require dietary changes to manage their condition.

  • The doctor carefully monitored the hypocalcemic for signs of muscle weakness and cramps.

  • The doctor diagnosed her as hypocalcemic after reviewing her blood tests.

  • The doctor carefully monitored the hypocalcemic for signs of muscle weakness and cramps.

  • Emergency treatment was given to the hypocalcemic after he experienced severe tingling and spasms.

  • A hypocalcemic may require supplements to restore normal calcium levels in the blood.

Antonyms

hypercalcemic
  • Specialized
9.3

A person or animal who has too much calcium in the blood

How High

hypercalcemic
  • Specialized
9.3
hypocalcemic
  • Specialized
9.2

Surface Forms

hypocalcemic singular
hypocalcemics plural

Etymology

Hypocalcemic is built from hypo- 'low', calcium the mineral in bones and blood, and -emia 'in the blood'. A helpful way to remember the noun use is to think of 'a hypocalcemic' as 'a person with low calcium in the blood'.