noun
hypoglycemia
hy-po-gly-SEE-mee-uh
Hypoglycemia (noun) means a blood glucose level that is lower than normal. Example: “He carries glucose tablets in case of hypoglycemia.”
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pathology A blood glucose level that is lower than normal.
"He carries glucose tablets in case of hypoglycemia."
"Skipping meals for too long can trigger hypoglycemia."
"The nurse checked her blood sugar after signs of hypoglycemia appeared."
How to use hypoglycemia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving blood sugar that's dropped too low.
When to use it
Hypoglycemia is a medical term; everyday speech often just says 'low blood sugar'.
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Common pairings
episode of hypoglycemia
signs of hypoglycemia
hypoglycemia symptoms
mild hypoglycemia
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Etymology
Hypoglycemia combines the prefix hypo-, meaning under, with glycemia, which is itself formed from glyc- and the suffix -emia used for blood conditions.
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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.
What is the meaning of hypoglycemia?
"hypoglycemia" (noun) means a blood glucose level that is lower than normal.
