noun
- an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hypocalcemia after blood tests revealed low calcium levels.
- Hypocalcemia can cause muscle cramps and numbness in the fingers.
- The doctor prescribed calcium supplements to treat her hypocalcemia.
- Severe hypocalcemia may lead to seizures if left untreated.
- Vitamin D deficiency is a common cause of hypocalcemia.
- The newborn developed hypocalcemia due to premature birth.