Clinical Diagnosis · Endocrine System · Hard
Hypomagnesaemia
Meaning: An abnormally low blood level of a mineral needed for nerve and muscle function, which can cause tremor and arrhythmias.
In practice: Long-term proton pump inhibitor use caused hypomagnesaemia and muscle cramps.
Word parts
- hypo- means below or less than normal
- -aemia means a condition of the blood
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