Definition of "hypocalcemia" [hypocalcemia]

• An abnormally low concentration of calcium in the blood. (noun)

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• "The severe pain may be due to the hypocalcemia causing a potassium shift and nerve stimulation."
• "Hepatotoxicity, metabolic acidosis, hypocalcemia, rhadomyolysis and DIC were also present."
• "The resulting hypocalcemia causes an extracellular potassium shift, with the hyperkalemia then causing nerve stimulation and extreme pain."