Meaning & use
Meq
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An abbreviation for milliequivalent, a unit used to measure the concentration of an ionic substance in a solution.
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The lab report showed the patient's potassium level at 4.2 mEq per liter.
Doctors monitor electrolyte levels in mEq to catch dangerous imbalances early.
A note on using this word
Commonly written as 'mEq' with a capital E; it is frequently used in medicine to measure electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and calcium.
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milliequivalent
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