Hypoglycemia: meaning, definitions and examples

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hypoglycemia

 

[ haɪpəˈɡlaɪsəmiə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Hypoglycemia refers to a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This can result in various symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, shakiness, and in severe cases, can lead to loss of consciousness or seizures. It is commonly associated with diabetes treatment but can also occur in people without diabetes. The condition requires prompt treatment to restore normal blood sugar levels and may involve consuming fast-acting carbohydrates.

Synonyms

insulin shock, low blood sugar

Examples of usage

  • The patient experienced hypoglycemia after skipping breakfast.
  • She needed to treat her hypoglycemia with some orange juice.
  • Frequent hypoglycemia can lead to more severe complications.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypoglycemia" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipoglicemia

🇮🇳 हाइपोग्लाइसीमिया

🇩🇪 Hypoglykämie

🇮🇩 hipoglikemia

🇺🇦 гіпоглікемія

🇵🇱 hipoglikemia

🇯🇵 低血糖

🇫🇷 hypoglycémie

🇪🇸 hipoglucemia

🇹🇷 hipoglisemi

🇰🇷 저혈당

🇸🇦 نقص السكر في الدم

🇨🇿 hypoglykémie

🇸🇰 hypoglykémia

🇨🇳 低血糖

🇸🇮 hipoglikemija

🇮🇸 hypóglýkemía

🇰🇿 гипогликемия

🇬🇪 ჰიპოგლიკემია

🇦🇿 hipoglisemiya

🇲🇽 hipoglucemia

Etymology

The term 'hypoglycemia' is derived from the Greek words 'hypo', meaning 'under' or 'below', and 'glycémie', which refers to glucose or sugar in the blood. The use of the term in the medical field became more prevalent in the early 20th century as the understanding of diabetes and blood sugar regulation developed. It was recognized that individuals with diabetes, particularly those on insulin therapy, were at risk for experiencing low blood sugar levels. Over the years, hypoglycemia has been studied extensively, leading to increased awareness and improved strategies for managing this condition. Today, hypoglycemia is not only pertinent to diabetic care but has also been identified in various other clinical contexts, emphasizing the importance of monitoring blood glucose levels in at-risk populations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,693, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.