adjective
- relating to or characterized by an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood
Usage: medical/clinical term
Examples
- The patient presented with hypercalcemic symptoms including excessive thirst and fatigue.
- Hypercalcemic conditions can result from overactive parathyroid glands or certain cancers.
- The doctor ordered blood tests to confirm the hypercalcemic diagnosis.
- Treatment of hypercalcemic patients often involves increasing fluid intake and addressing the underlying cause.
- Vitamin D toxicity can lead to a hypercalcemic state in the body.