Hypophosphatemia
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypophosphatemia is a noun meaning (medicine) 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.
Meaning
(medicine) 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.
Word Forms
- hypophosphatemias
- hypophosphataemia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypophosphataemia, hypophosphatasemia, hypophosphaturia, phosphatemia, hypophosphatasaemia, hyperphosphatasemia.
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