hypoglycaemia

/ ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪə /

noun

1. pathol an abnormally small amount of sugar in the blood

Derived Forms

• ˌhypoglyˈcaemic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypoglycaemia¹

C20: from hypo- + glyco- + -aemia

Example Sentences

If several products are drunk by a child in a short space of time, the FSA said it could cause shock, hypoglycaemia and loss of consciousness.

From BBC

Cleo's hypoglycaemia - a condition related to low blood sugar - means she sometimes has to stay overnight.

From BBC

In the hours that followed Letby's arrival, Baby L's glucose levels fell abnormally low and he had to be given additional doses of glucose in an attempt to correct the hypoglycaemia.

From BBC

However, both methods are very restrictive and can cause side effects on days of total fasting or severe caloric restriction — hunger, negative effects on mood and risk of hypoglycaemia.

From Salon

Referring to the chart, he said hypoglycaemia was "persistent" right through the day until the end of the feed bag, at 18.55.

From BBC