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| body part with a specific function |
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| a deficiency in the number of cells |
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| cell that clots such as a platelet |
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| absence of blood or below normal amount of red blood cells |
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| lower than normal amount of sodium (Na+) in the blood. It may be the result of dehydration, not enough salt intake, or certain medications. It can cause muscle weakness, confusion, drowsiness and seizures. |
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| lower than normal amount of potassium (K+) in the blood, frequently the result of excessive diarrhea, vomiting, or the use of diuretic medications that remove excess fluid from the blood. Very low potassium levels may cause fatigue, confusion, muscle weakness and cramps |
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| too much potassium (K+) in the blood, is much more serious than hypokalemia. This happens when the kidneys cannot remove excess potassium from the body. Hyperkalemia can lead to irregular heart rhythms (cardiac arrhythmia's) |
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| too much calcium (Ca+) in the blood, can result from the breakdown of bone tissue which occurs in bone cancer or bone disorders, such as Piaget’s Disease. High levels of calcium can lead to dehydration, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, coma and death. Rapid treatment is required. |
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