A higher than normal level may be due to a number of health conditions. 1  Common causes include: 2  Being on bed rest for a long time. 3  Consuming too much calcium or vitamin D. 4  Hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make too much of their hormone; often associated with a low vitamin D level).
Definition of 'coup de grace'. coup de grace (ku dÉ grÉs ) A coup de grace is an action or event which finally destroys something, for example, an institution, which has been gradually growing weaker. Irving Kristol delivered the coup de grace in a letter dated June 12: they had decided to reject the proposal.
Top definition. coup de grace. This phrase means blow of mercy in french, and is used to describe the deathblow intended to end the suffering of a mortally wounded victim. It can also be used figuratively to refer to a finishing touch of any sort. While the correct pronunciation is similar to coo de grahce.