hypochloremia /hy·po·chlor·emia/ (-klor-ēm´e-ah) diminished chloride in the blood.hypochlore´mic
hypochloremia
hypochloremia
hy·po·chlo·re·mi·a (h  p -klôr-  m- )n. An abnormally low concentration of chloride ions in the blood. hy po·chlo·remic adj. |
hypochloremia
[-klôrē′mē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, hypo + chloros, green, haima, blood
a decrease in the chloride level in the blood serum below 95 mEq/L. The condition may result from prolonged gastric suctioning. Also spelled hypochloraemia.
hypochloremia
(hī´pōklôrē´mē
),
n a decrease below normal of chloride concentration in the plasma. The normal range is 98 to 100 mEq/L. It may occur in adrenal insufficiency, persistent vomiting, renal failure, acute infections, and dehydration with sodium depletion.
), n a decrease below normal of chloride concentration in the plasma. The normal range is 98 to 100 mEq/L. It may occur in adrenal insufficiency, persistent vomiting, renal failure, acute infections, and dehydration with sodium depletion.
hypochloremia
an abnormally low level of chloride in the blood; clinical signs are those of alkalosis. Occurs most commonly in enteritis, acute intestinal obstruction and continued vomiting and, in ruminants with abomasal dilatation, impaction and torsion. The hydrogen chloride and potassium ions normally absorbed by the small intestine are lost to the animal. A hypochloremic, hypokalemic alkalosis results.
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