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What is the Medical Term for Low Calcium? Unpacking Hypocalcemia

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According to a study published by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency—a common cause of low calcium—is estimated to be over 40%. The medical term for low calcium in the blood is hypocalcemia, a condition that can have widespread effects on the body's functions.