noun
hypoglycemia
high-poh-gly-SEE-mee-uh/ˌhaɪpoʊɡlaɪˈsimiə/
An abnormally low level of sugar in the blood.
Hypoglycemia can cause shakiness, sweating, and a sudden feeling of hunger.
Etymology
The pieces describe a blood condition with too little sugar: “sweet” points to sugar, while “under” marks a level below normal.
In context
thyroid syndrome which is where abnormal thyroid function blood results are seen in malnutrition and this can be confused with hypothyroidism. Um but this uh syndrome itself resolves with nutrition. Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is very serious
More examples
- She checks her blood sugar when she suspects hypoglycemia.
- Skipping meals increases his risk of hypoglycemia.
- The nurse treats his hypoglycemia with a fast-acting source of sugar.
Forms
hypoglycemia
hypoglycemic adjective — Having or relating to abnormally low blood sugar.
Similar words
- low blood sugar
- The everyday expression for the same medical condition.