Meaning of hypoglycemia in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌhaɪpoʊɡlaɪˈsimiə/

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1. Noun

   hypoglycemia

   Etymology

   late 19th century: from hypo-‘below’ + glyco-+ -emia

   Definitions

   1. abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet

   Antonyms

   • hyperglycemia
   • hyperglycaemia