hypercalcemia
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hypercalcemia
From New Latin, dating back to 1920–25; see origin at hyper-, calc-, -emia
Example Sentences
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This return can take the form of especially aggressive bone cancer with symptoms such as bone fractures and hypercalcemia.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2024
When the body cannot maintain this level, a person will experience hypo- or hypercalcemia.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Conversely, in hypercalcemia, a condition characterized by abnormally high levels of calcium, the nervous system is underactive, which results in lethargy, sluggish reflexes, constipation and loss of appetite, confusion, and in severe cases, coma.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
It’s rare but will cause high calcium levels, or hypercalcemia.
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2011
Too much thyroid hormone often causes the release of too much calcium, causing hypercalcemia and osteoporosis.
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2011
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