hypokalemia

Noun

Meaning

abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors or starvation or taking diuretics

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One patient was withdrawn from clinical trials for hyperkalemia and three for hypokalemia. Source: Internet

The diagnosis of potassium depletion is ordinarily made by demonstrating hypokalemia in a patient with a clinical history suggesting some cause for potassium depletion. Source: Internet

Hypokalemia (low blood potassium concentration) often follows treatment. Source: Internet

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