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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 |
Calcinosis - Pathologic deposition of calcium salts in tissues. | |
Hypercalcemia - Abnormally high level of calcium in the blood. | |
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) |
Calcium Metabolism Disorders Medical Definitions and Terms
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