Phosphate - low

Alternative names 
Low blood phosphate; Hypophosphatemia

Definition
Hypophosphatemia means low levels of phosphorus in the blood. Various medical conditions may cause hypophosphatemia, but it is commonly associated with starvation and alcoholism.

Johns Hopkins patient information

Last revised: December 6, 2012
by Simon D. Mitin, M.D.

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