hypophosphatemia en · NOUN
Etymology
From hypo- + phosphatemia.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood, most commonly seen when malnourished patients are given large amounts of carbohydrates, creating a high phosphorus demand in the cells of the body.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypophosphatemias | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hypophosphataemia | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
de Hypophosphatämie (abnormally low blood phosphate level) · fr hypophosphatémie (abnormally low blood phosphate level) · ko 저인산혈증 (abnormally low blood phosphate level)