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Definition of "hypokalemia" [hypokalemia]

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

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "hypokalemia" in a sentence
  • "When evaluating the patient's acid-base and electrolyte status, the clinician most commonly notes hypokalemia and hyperglycemia."
  • "It is critical to correct hypokalemia in order to successfully alkalinize the urine and enhance excretion of the aspirin."
  • "Unfortunately, when mixed with sugar and ingested in high doses, caffeine is highly addicting and can induce hypokalemia abnormally low serum potassium."