Canadian Medical Guide > Diseases > Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases > Metabolic Diseases > Calcium Metabolism Disorders > Hypocalcemia Terms and Definitions
Hypocalcemia
Medical Definition: | 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) |
Guide Notes: | low blood calcium levels; do not confuse with HYPERCALCEMIA |
Hypocalcemia Medical Definitions and Terms
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