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hypoglycaemia

British  
/ ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of hypoglycaemia

C20: from hypo- + glyco- + -aemia


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All of these are known to increase the risk of severe hypoglycaemia in frail, elderly patients.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

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 ● Aug. 18, 2023

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

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 ● Nov. 25, 2022

"We actually have a lot of severe cases coming with hypoglycaemia, shock, and the like in this facility."

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2022

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