hypoglycemia

[ hahy-poh-glahy-see-mee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.

hypoglycemia

/ hī′pō-glī-sē′mē-ə /

1. An abnormally low level of sugar in the blood, most commonly caused by excessive doses of insulin in people with diabetes or by excessive ingestion of alcohol or certain other drugs. It can cause weakness, dizziness, disorientation, and, if prolonged, permanent brain damage.

Other Words From

• hypo·gly·cemic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypoglycemia¹

First recorded in 1890–95; hypo- + glyc- + -emia

Example Sentences

Hypoglycemia or Low Blood Sugar - Make a tea from hot water and licorice powder which you drink twice daily.

From The Daily Beast

Excess insulin leads to low blood sugar (literally, hypoglycemia).

From Project Gutenberg

Hypoglycemia, or hyperinsulism, which affects perhaps as many as five million Americans, is caused by overproduction of insulin.

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Hypoglycemia has become almost a fad disease among "psychonutritionists."

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Sometimes stomach surgery, liver disease, pregnancy, and periods of high fever can cause attacks of hypoglycemia.

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The emotional symptoms of hypoglycemia include depression and anxiety.

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