hypoglycaemia
Britishnoun
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Etymology
Origin of hypoglycaemia
C20: from hypo- + glyco- + -aemia
Example Sentences
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A post-mortem revealed Dr Riungu had died of hypoglycaemia, caused by the blood sugar level dropping below normal.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2024
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 ● Jul. 31, 2024
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 ● Jan. 6, 2023
She has withdrawn from next month's London Marathon because of a medical issue identified as rebound hypoglycaemia, which affects endurance athletes and leads to reduced blood sugar levels.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2022
Ms Bower said his weight should have triggered midwives to place him on the "blood glucose pathway" as he was at increased risk of developing hypoglycaemia.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2021
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