Concept information
Preferred term
Hypocalcemia
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Note
- low blood calcium levels; do not confuse with HYPERCALCEMIA
Scope note
- Reduction of the blood calcium below normal. Manifestations include hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, Chvostek's sign, muscle and abdominal cramps, and carpopedal spasm. (Dorland, 27th ed)
In other languages
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Finnish
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hypocalcaemia
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hypokalcemi
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veren kalsiumniukkuus
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veren kalsiumpuutos
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veren kalsiumvajaus
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006996
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