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hypoglycemia Definition

hypo·gly·cemia (--glī sēmē ə)

noun

an abnormally low concentration of sugar in the blood

Etymology: ModL < hypo- + Gr glykys (see glycerin) + -emia

hypoglycemia Related Forms

hy′po·gly·cemic (--mik) adjective

hypoglycemia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cause: Glucobay does not cause hypoglycemia ( low blood sugar ).
  • treat: Make sure that she always carries something sugary to treat hypoglycemia.
  • prevent: To prevent hypoglycemia, progressively work up to strenuous activity.
  • avoid: The best way to avoid severe hypoglycemia is catch it early.
  • experience: When her blood glucose is below her target range, she is probably experiencing hypoglycemia.
  • have: Most drug addicts have been found to have hypoglycemia, that can be treated by going on a hypoglycemic diet.

Adjective modifier

  • reactive: The symptoms of atypical depression overlap with those associated with reactive hypoglycemia.
  • moderate: Mild or moderate hypoglycemia is pretty common for children and adults who take insulin.

Noun used with modifier

diet: She could free low fat diet plan hypoglycemia buttocks.