oxalemia

/ɒksəˈliːmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for oxalosis, a condition caused by an excess of oxalic acid in the body, typically resulting from a genetic defect or a dietary imbalance.

“The patient’s symptoms suggested a case of oxalemia, which required immediate medical attention.”

Synonyms

  • oxalic acidosis
  • oxalosis

Antonyms

  • hypercalcemia