hypercupremia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormally high level of copper in the blood (above the reference range), which if it is high enough and/or persistent enough can produce copper toxicity (in any of various diseases, including Wilson's disease).

Word forms

hypercupremia

Etymology

From hyper- + cupr- + -emia.

Derived words

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