Definition of Hypophosphatemia

1. Noun. (medicine) An electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood, most commonly seen when malnourished patients are given large amounts of carbohydrates, creating a high phosphorus demand in the cells of the body. ¹

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Medical Definition of Hypophosphatemia

1. An abnormally decreased level of phosphates in the blood. The manifestations include haemolysis, lassitude, weakness, and convulsions. It may be found in hyperparathyroidism, rickets, osteomalacia, and several renal tubular abnormalities. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypophosphatemia

hypopharynx
hypopharynxes
hypophonesis
hypophonia
hypophonic
hypophora
hypophoria
hypophosphataemia
hypophosphataemias
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hypophosphatasaemia
hypophosphatasia
hypophosphatasias
hypophosphatasic
hypophosphate
hypophosphatemia (current term)
hypophosphatemias
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hypophosphates
hypophosphaturia
hypophosphite
hypophosphoric
hypophosphoric acid
hypophosphorous
hypophosphorous acid
hypophosphorylated
hypophosphorylation
hypophrasia
hypophyllous
hypophyseal

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