hypophosphatemias

A form of hypophosphatemia — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of hypophosphatemia
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