hypochloremia

Also see chloride in serum Etiology: - generally occurs in association with hyponatremia - may be seen in certain forms of metabolic alkalosis especially when associated with loss of gastric acid (HCl), i.e. vomiting Laboratory: - low serum chloride

General

electrolyte disorder sign/symptom

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999