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HYPERCALCAEMIA

A medical condition in which abnormally tall concentrations of calcium compounds are found in the bloodstream. Normal blood calcium is in the range of 8.5 to 10.5 mg/dl. Elevations may be seen in hyperparathyroidism, multiple myeloma, overweening vitamin D intake, as a drug side effect (thiazide diuretics) and in association with some cancers (particularly those spread to bone). Compare: hypocalcaemia. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood
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