noun
- an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood.
Usage: medical term; uncountable noun
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hypercalcemia after blood tests revealed elevated calcium levels.
- Hypercalcemia can cause symptoms such as nausea, weakness, and kidney problems.
- Vitamin D toxicity is one common cause of hypercalcemia.
- The doctor ordered additional tests to determine the underlying cause of the hypercalcemia.
- Treatment for hypercalcemia depends on its severity and the underlying condition.
- Parathyroid hormone overproduction often leads to hypercalcemia in patients.