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Hypocalcemia
Low concentrations of calcium in the blood.
Subnormal serum calcium that can produce neuromuscular irritability and tetany. Causes include vitamin D deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, and severe magnesium deficiency.
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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Subnormal serum calcium that can produce neuromuscular irritability and tetany. Causes include vitamin D deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, and severe magnesium deficiency.
Related terms
Osteomalacia, Tetany