Kali
Kali (Medicine)
Kali (pronounced: /ˈkɑːli/), in the field of medicine, refers to the Latin term for potassium. It is often used in medical contexts, particularly in relation to the body's electrolyte balance and in the naming of various compounds.
Etymology
The term Kali is derived from the Latin kalium, which in turn is derived from the Arabic al-qalyah, meaning "plant ashes". This is a reference to the historical method of obtaining potassium by leaching wood ashes.
Related Terms
- Potassium: A chemical element with the symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19. It is a necessary electrolyte that conducts electricity in the body.
- Hypokalemia: A condition characterized by low levels of potassium in the blood.
- Hyperkalemia: A condition characterized by high levels of potassium in the blood.
- Kalium: The Neo-Latin name for potassium.
- Kaliemia: The presence of potassium in the blood.
- Kaliuresis: The excretion of potassium in the urine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kali
- Wikipedia's article - Kali
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