Hypochloremia
What is Hypochloremia? Hypochloremia is an imbalance in electrolyte, where there is abnormal chlorine ion depletion in the blood. Normal value ranges from 97-107 mEq/L. However, in hypochloremia, the chloride levels become less than 98mEq/L. It is of...
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Hyperchloremia
What is Hyperchloremia? Hyperchloremia is an electrolyte disturbance, where there is an abnormal elevation in the level of chloride ions in the blood stream. The normal range for chloride ion in serum is 97 to107 mEq/L. Thus, if this normal range is ...
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Lou Gehrig’s Disease (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – ALS)
Lou Gehrig’s Disease Definition Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a motor neuron disease resulting due to upper and lower motor neuron degeneration, which are located in the ventral horn of spinal cord an...
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Leukocytosis
Leukocytosis Definition Leukocytosis is defined as a state in which there is increased leukocytes (WBC's - White Blood Cells) count in the blood above the normal range with respect to age and sex. Leukocytes are also known by the name white blood cel...
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Leukopenia
Leukopenia Definition Leukopenia or leucopenia or leukocytopenia is a decrement in the white blood cells (WBC) or leukocytes present in the blood that places individuals at greater infection risks. Leukopenia derived its name from Greek words meaning...
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