Chloremic

/klɔːˈriːmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by chloremia; describing conditions involving chloride levels in the blood.

Etymology

From chloremia + -ic (Latin suffix meaning 'relating to'). Standard medical adjective formation from the 19th century onward.

Kelly Says

A 'chloremic imbalance' might sound obscure, but it's clinically important—too much or too little chloride in blood can cause dehydration, weakness, and confusion, which is why doctors monitor it in sick patients.

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