Definition

A condition where there is too much calcium in the blood.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with hypercalcemia after reviewing her blood tests.

Conversation

I heard my doctor mention something about hypercalcemia during my last visit.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It's when there's too much calcium in the blood, which can be a bit concerning.

That sounds serious! I hope everything is okay with you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypercalcemia is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or excessive) and "calcium" (from Latin "calx", meaning lime or calcium) and "-emia" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood). The term describes a condition characterized by an excessive level of calcium in the blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning excessive and 'calcium' referring to the mineral in your blood. This helps you remember that hypercalcemia means having too much calcium in your blood.

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