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hypokalemia

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hypokalemia [‚hī·pō·kə′lē·mē·ə]
(physiology)
A reduction in the normal amount of potassium in the blood.


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However, the dried flowers or ripe cooked berries may be safely employed, but excessive or prolonged use may cause hypokalemia because of their diuretic effect.
The cause of her collapse was never proven beyond a doubt, but most likely was due to hypokalemia (low serum potassium), a result of her eating habits.
 
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