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hyperkalemia

Pronunciation: [haɪpərkəˈliːmiə]

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Context: "medicine"

(noun) a medical condition where there is too much potassium in the blood. Potassium is a mineral that helps your heart and muscles work well, but having too much can be harmful.

Example

The doctor said that her hyperkalemia was under control after adjusting her medication.

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He did not have hyperkalemia, so his potassium levels were normal.

Example

What can cause hyperkalemia in patients with kidney problems?

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