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Calcium Metabolism Disorders

Medical Definition: Disorders in the processing of calcium in the body: its absorption, transport, storage, and utilization.
Guide Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: CALCIUM METAB DIS
Calcium Metabolism Disorders Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Calcinosis - Pathologic deposition of calcium salts in tissues.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Hypercalcemia - Abnormally high level of calcium in the blood.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Hypocalcemia - 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)

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