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Meaning of hypophosphatemia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

An electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood, most commonly seen when malnourished patients are given large amounts of carbohydrates, creating a high phosphorus demand in the cells of the body.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Hypophosphatämie
Français hypophosphatémie
한국어 저인산혈증

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

hypophosphaturia hypophosphite hypophosphoric acid hypophosphorous acid hypophosphorylation hypophrenia

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