HealthAugust 24, 2026
hypoglycaemia
hy-po-gly-SEE-mee-uh
Definition
A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'hypo' (under), 'glykys' (sweet), and 'haima' (blood), the term was coined in the late 19th century to describe the clinical state of low blood sugar.
In the news
In the article, the author explains that patients with glycogen storage disease type Ia must manage their condition to avoid life-threatening hypoglycaemia, which occurs when their livers cannot properly release glucose.
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