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hypokalemia hypokalemia /ˌhaɪpoʊkəˈliːmiə/

[ N. American] Abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors, starvation or taking diuretics ( hypokalemia [ N. American] , hypokalaemia [Canadian, British] )
abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors, starvation or taking diuretics
A blood test confirmed hypokalemia, prompting the doctor to prescribe potassium supplements.
A blood test confirmed hypokalemia, prompting the doctor to prescribe potassium supplements.

(ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet ( sibyl )
(ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet
The sibyl, with her prophetic powers, was sought after by many in ancient Rome.
The sibyl, with her prophetic powers, was sought after by many in ancient Rome.
A woman who tells fortunes ( sibyl )
a woman who tells fortunes
People would visit the sibyl, hoping to gain insights into their future.
People would visit the sibyl, hoping to gain insights into their future.

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