HYPERCALCEMIA
\hˌa͡ɪpəkɐlsˈiːmi͡ə], \hˌaɪpəkɐlsˈiːmiə], \h_ˌaɪ_p_ə_k_ɐ_l_s_ˈiː_m_iə]\
Definitions of HYPERCALCEMIA
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the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease
By Princeton University
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