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hypochloremia /hy·po·chlor·emia/ (-klor-em´e-ah) diminished chloride in the blood.hypochlore´mic
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. 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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Although reported in individual cases (14), hyponatremia and hypochloremia are not typically associated with human E. The most common signs and symptoms observed are those caused by electrolyte depletion (hypokalemia, hypochloremia, hyponatremia) and dehydration resulting from excessive diuresis. The most common signs and symptoms observed are those caused by electrolyte depletion (hypokalemia, hypochloremia, hyponatremia) and dehydration resulting from excessive diuresis. |
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