hypoglycemia

noun

hy·​po·​gly·​ce·​mia ˌhī-pō-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə 

: abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood

hypoglycemic

ˌhī-pō-glī-ˈsē-mik 

adjective or noun

Examples of hypoglycemia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Low Blood Sugar Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, is a serious problem that can lead to loss of consciousness, seizures, or death without treatment. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024

Low blood glucose, or hypoglycemia, can be dangerous for diabetics. —New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024

Things to do Experts explain the condition, its early signs and when to take them seriously Getty Images 1 of 2 Doctors testing blood for glucose, using glucometer for hypoglycemia or diabetes diagnosis. —Knvul Sheikh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024

Signs of hypoglycemia such as shakiness or dizziness. —Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French hypoglycémie, from hypo- hypo- + glycémie glycemia

First Known Use

circa 1894, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hypoglycemia

noun

hy·​po·​gly·​ce·​mia ˌhī-pō-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə 

: abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood

hypoglycemic

-mik 

adjective or noun

Medical Definition

hypoglycemia

noun

hy·​po·​gly·​ce·​mia

variants or chiefly British hypoglycaemia

ˌhī-pō-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə 

: abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood