die Hypokaliämie
Translation
hypokalemia, low potassium level
Examples
Eine schwere Hypokaliämie kann lebensbedrohlich sein.
Severe hypokalemia can be life-threatening.
Die Symptome der Hypokaliämie sind oft unspezifisch.
The symptoms of hypokalemia are often non-specific.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.)) The patient is suffering from severe hypokalemia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kaliummangel (potassium deficiency); Antonym: Hyperkaliämie (hyperkalemia)
Etymology
From Greek 'hypo' (under) + Latin 'kalium' (potassium) + Greek '-aimia' (blood condition). Literally 'low potassium in the blood'.
Memory Tips
Think 'hypo' as in 'hypothermia' (low temperature) for 'low'. 'Kali' relates to 'kalium', the scientific name for potassium (K). '-emia' refers to blood.