hyperphosphatasemia

hyperphosphatasemia
Abnormally high content of alkaline phosphatase in the circulating blood. SEE ALSO: hyperphosphatasia.

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hy·per·phos·pha·ta·se·mia (hi″pər-fos″fə-ta-seґme-ə) high levels of alkaline phosphatase in the blood.

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