Definition

A condition where there is not enough calcium in the blood, which can lead to various health problems.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with hypocalcemia after her blood tests showed low calcium levels.

Conversation

I heard that low calcium levels can cause some serious health issues.

Yeah, that's true. It’s called hypocalcemia when that happens.

What kind of symptoms should we look out for with hypocalcemia?

Common symptoms include muscle cramps and tingling sensations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypocalcemia is formed from "hypo-" (meaning under or below) and "calcium" (from Latin "calx", meaning lime or calcium). The term refers to a condition characterized by lower than normal levels of calcium in the blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hypo-' meaning 'below' and 'calcium' as the mineral essential for health. This helps you remember that hypocalcemia means having calcium levels that are below normal.

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