Hypophosphatemia is an electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood. The condition has many causes, but is most commonly seen when malnourished patients (especially chronic alcoholics) are given large amounts of carbohydrates, which creates a high phosphorus demand by cells, removing phosphate from th...
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reduction in the concentration of phosphate in the blood serum, thus disrupting the body`s energy metabolism and impairing the delivery of oxygen ... [2 related articles]
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Lower-than-normal amount of phosphorus in the blood.
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An abnormally decreased level of phosphates in the blood. The manifestations include haemolysis, lassitude, weakness, and convulsions. It may be found in hyperparathyroidism, rickets, osteomalacia, and several renal tubular abnormalities. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(hi″po-fos″fә-te´me-ә) deficiency of phosphates in the blood; see also hypophosphatasia. adj., hypophosphate´mic., adj.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pō-fos′fă-tē′mē-ă Definitions: 1. Abnormally low concentrations of phosphates in the circulating blood.
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Hypophosphatemia: A less than normal blood level of phosphate. The opposite of hyperphosphatemia.
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Abnormally low levels of phosphorus in the blood.
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