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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An abnormally high level of copper in the blood (above the reference range), which if it is high enough and/or persistent enough can produce copper toxicity (in any of various diseases, including Wilson's disease). uncountable

Antonyms

All antonyms

hypocupremianormocupremia

Etymology

From hyper- + cupr- + -emia.

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