potassium depletion

potassium depletion
Kaliummangel m, Kaliumverarmung f

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  • Hypokalemia — Low blood potassium. Potassium is the major positive ion (cation) found inside of cells. The chemical notation for potassium is K+. The proper level of potassium is essential for normal cell function. An abnormal decrease (or increase) of… …   Medical dictionary

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