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Decreased blood flow through an organ, characterized by an imbalance of oxygen demand and oxygen delivery to tissues. Inadequate blood flow, for example, to a single organ or through the entire circulatory system.  

An agent that lowers the concentration of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Causing a lowering of blood sugar. Low blood sugar. If an herb has a hypoglycemic effect, it helps lower blood sugar. A substance that works to reduce blood glucose levels.  

(Cholesterol-reducer), a substance that lowers blood cholesterol levels. Related to, indicative of, or resulting in an abnormally low level of cholesterol in the blood.  

A disease caused by an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood and characterized by hyperexcitability of the neuromuscular system and results in carpopedal spasms. Tetany due to low serum calcium and high serum phosphate levels. This may be due to lack of vitamin D, factors that interfere with calcium absorption such as steatorrhea…

A medical condition where levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low. Abnormally low levels of a protein called albumin in the blood plasma. decreased albumin in the blood. It is found in people who are malnourished or cachectic, and in individuals with chronic kidney, liver, and pancreatic diseases, among others. Within the intricate…

Low plasma adiponectin concentrations associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes; that is closely related to the degree of insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia than to the degree of adiposity and glucose tolerance.  

Is a condition characterized by abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood. Abnormally high levels of uric acid in the blood. Excessive uric acid levels in the blood. Excess (>0.29 mmol/L) level of uric acid in the blood; a key symptom of gout. Elevated uric acid levels in the blood which cause nausea,…

A disorder that causes high triglycerides in the blood.  

Characterized or caused by increased tension or pressure as abnormally high blood pressure. Causing or marking a rise in blood pressure. An individual with hypertension. Referring to high blood pressure. Defined by elevated blood pressure. A substance known for or leading to increased tension or pressure, such as causing abnormally high blood pressure.  

Is an abnormally high fever. Abnormally elevated body temperature, as from a fever or activation of the sympathetic nervous system due to a drug, e.g., amphetamine. A body temperature of above 41.1°C. Extremely elevated body temperature sometimes occurring with acute infections in children or in others during general anesthesia. Treatment is by sponging the body…