hypokalemia

(hīˌpō-kā-lēˈmē-ə)

noun
An abnormally low concentration of potassium ions in the blood.

Origin:

Origin: hypo-

Origin: + New Latin kalium, potassium (from Medieval Latin kali, alkali, potassium, from Arabic qily, ashes, lye, potash; see alkali)

Origin: + -emia

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