glycemia

[glahy-see-mee-uh] /glaɪˈsi mi ə/

noun, Medicine/Medical.

the presence of glucose in the blood.

Origin of glycemia

1900-1905

First recorded in 1900-05; glyc- + -emia

Related forms

glycemic, glycaemic, adjective

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glycemia in Medicine

glycemia gly·ce·mi·a (glī-sē'mē-ə)
n.
The presence of glucose in the blood.

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