an abnormally low concentration of potassium in the blood
Derived forms
hypokalemic
adjective
Word origin
[1945–50; hypo- + NL kal(ium) potassium (deriv. of kali, as in alkali) + -emia]This word is first recorded in the period 1945–50. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: RNA, beeper, fail-safe, regression analysis, spin-offhypo- is a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “under” (hypostasis). On this model, hypo- isused, especially as opposed to hyper-, in the formation of compound words (hypothyroid). Other words that use the affix hypo- include: hypocrisy, hypodermis, hypogynous, hypostatic, hypotonic; -emia is a combining form occurring in compound words that denote a condition of the blood,as specified by the initial element. Other words that use the affix -emia include: azotemia, galactosemia, hyperbilirubinemia, ischemia, toxemia
Examples of 'hypokalemia' in a sentence
hypokalemia
We determined that convulsive seizure was caused by hypokalemia associated with abiraterone.
Yutaka Yamamoto, Yasunori Akashi, Takahumi Minami, Masahiro Nozawa, Keisuke Kiba,Motokiyo Yoshikawa, Akihide Hirayama, Hirotsugu Uemura 2018, 'Serious Hypokalemia Associated with Abiraterone Acetate in Patients with Castration-ResistantProstate Cancer', Case Reports in Urologyhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1414395. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Laboratory investigations revealed hypokalemia, hypernatremia, and severe metabolic acidosis and anemia.
Salman Imtiaz, Shahid Qayyum, Hala Kafouri, Habib ur Rehman, Mohammad Al Khoiter,Akram Askar 2011, 'A young man with polyuria and lethargy', Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantationhttp://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2011;volume=22;issue=4;spage=847;epage=852;aulast=Imtiaz. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Furthermore, hyponatremia, hypokalemia and hyperchloremia were detected.
Paula Alessandra Di Filippo, Aureo Evangelista Santana, Gener Tadeu Pereira 2008, 'Equilíbrio ácido-base e hidroeletrolítico em eqüinos com cólica Acid-base and hidroelectrolyticbalance in colic horses', Ciência Ruralhttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782008000400015. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In 63.2% cases, vomiting was found as a factor causing hypokalemia in the diabetic patients.
Sheikh Salahuddin Ahmed, Fazle Nur, Md Rahamat Ullah, Abdullah Al Mamun, Md AminulHaque Khan 2014, 'Factors Precipitating Hypokalemia in Diabetic Patients: A Cross Sectional Study',Journal of Enam Medical Collegehttp://www.banglajol.info/index.php/JEMC/article/view/20940. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Lab work revealed hyponatremia, hypokalemia, and elevated peripheral renin activity and aldosterone levels.
Joana Cunha Oliveira, Mariana Matos Martins, Esmeralda Martins, Gustavo Rocha, CláudiaMoura, Helena Pinto, Ana Teixeira 2018, 'Hyponatremic hypertensive syndrome secondary to renal ischemia – Case report', Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicinehttp://www.jpnim.com/index.php/jpnim/article/view/070110. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Primary hyperaldosteronism typically presents as hypertension, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis.
Ekamol Tantisattamo, Thomas B. Francis 2012, 'Primary Hyperaldosteronism As A Risk Factor For Recurrent Nephrolithiasis', Kidney Research and Clinical Practicehttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913212006031. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Laboratory studies revealed hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis with severe hypokalemia.
Alhammadi AH, Khalifa M, Alnaimi L 2014, 'An infant with poor weight gain and hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis: a case report',International Journal of General Medicinehttp://www.dovepress.com/an-infant-with-poor-weight-gain-and-hypochloremic-metabolic-alkalosis--peer-reviewed-article-IJGM. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Hypokalemia secondary to thyrotoxicosis was diagnosed as the cause of the paralysis.
Rojith Karandode Balakrishnan, Suresh Rama Chandran, Geetha Thirumalnesan, NedumaranDoraisamy 2011, 'Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis', Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolismhttp://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2011;volume=15;issue=6;spage=147;epage=149;aulast=Balakrishnan. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
41 patients (83.67%) had normokalemia, two (4.08%) had hyperkalemia while 6 (12.24%)had hypokalemia.
Paul Oserhemhen Adobamen, Sylvester Idogun 2014, 'Assessment of Plasma Electrolytes, Urea and Creatinine of Patients for Adenotonsillectomy',Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgeryhttp://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=23851. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)