hypocalcemia

noun

hy·po·cal·ce·mia | \ ˌhī-pō-ˌkal-ˈsē-mē-ə

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Definition of hypocalcemia

: a deficiency of calcium in the blood

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One of the main causes of death among hens, hypocalcemia, or low blood calcium levels, was most prevalent in aviaries. — David Gelles, New York Times, "Eggs That Clear the Cages, but Maybe Not the Conscience," 16 July 2016

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hypocalcemia

noun

hy·po·cal·ce·mia

variants: or chiefly British hypocalcaemia \ ˌhī-pō-ˌkal-ˈsē-mē-ə

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Medical Definition of hypocalcemia

: a deficiency of calcium in the blood

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