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What is the definition or description of: magnesium deficiency?
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Hypomagnesemia: May result from a number of conditions including inadequate intake of magnesium, chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, alcoholism, chronic stress, and medications such as diuretics use among others. It is an electrolyte disturbance.
Answered 12/1/2015
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