Noun
the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease
Source: WordNetAdministration of estrogen may lead to severe hypercalcemia in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases. Source: Internet
Testing of family members revealed that the father and two year-old brother have mild hypercalcemia with high normal PTH levels. Source: Internet
Digitalis toxicity is potentiated by hypercalcemia of any cause, so caution should be applied when digitalis compounds are prescribed concomitantly with Zemplar. Source: Internet
If left untreated, hypercalcemia can have serious health consequences including abnormal heart rhythm, kidney damage or osteoporosis. Source: Internet