Hypocalcaemia (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hypocalcaemia and prescribed calcium supplements to balance the levels in her body.
- Symptoms of hypocalcaemia can include muscle cramps, numbness, and spasms in the face and extremities.
- Untreated hypocalcaemia due to vitamin D deficiency can lead to serious complications such as osteomalacia and osteoporosis.
- The doctor suspected hypocalcaemia in the patient who had recently undergone thyroid surgery, given the increased risk of developing hypoparathyroidism.
- Prolonged hypocalcaemia in infancy can lead to developmental delays and increased susceptibility to seizures and other neurological disorders.