hypoglycemia
1 antonym for hypoglycemia — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A blood glucose level that is lower than normal.
Antonyms
How to use hypoglycemia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
episode of hypoglycemia
signs of hypoglycemia
hypoglycemia symptoms
mild hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a medical term; everyday speech often just says 'low blood sugar'.
Etymology
Hypoglycemia combines the prefix hypo-, meaning under, with glycemia, which is itself formed from glyc- and the suffix -emia used for blood conditions.
Full origin of hypoglycemia →Frequently asked questions
What is hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia means having a blood glucose level that is too low.
What is the opposite of hypoglycemia?
The opposite is hyperglycemia, when blood glucose is too high.
What does hypo- mean in hypoglycemia?
Hypo- means 'under' or 'below', showing that glucose levels are below normal.
