noun
- a medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of potassium in the blood
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hypokalemia after blood tests revealed dangerously low potassium levels.
- Severe diarrhea can lead to hypokalemia due to excessive loss of electrolytes.
- The doctor prescribed potassium supplements to treat the hypokalemia.
- Symptoms of hypokalemia include muscle weakness and irregular heartbeat.
- Diuretic medications can sometimes cause hypokalemia as a side effect.
- The athlete’s hypokalemia was caused by excessive sweating during training.