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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The condition of having an abnormally low concentration of potassium ions in the blood (below the reference range). countable, uncountable
2. 2
   abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors or starvation or taking diuretics wordnet

Antonyms

All antonyms

eukalemiahyperkalemianormokalemia

Etymology

From hypo- + kalemia or hypo- + kal(ium) + -emia.

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