die Hypoglykämie
Translation
hypoglycaemia
Examples
Eine Hypoglykämie kann gefährlich sein.
Hypoglycaemia can be dangerous.
Diabetiker müssen auf Anzeichen einer Hypoglykämie achten.
Diabetics must watch for signs of hypoglycaemia.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.)) Er leidet an Hypoglykämie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unterzuckerung; Antonyms: Hyperglykämie
Etymology
From Greek 'hypo' (under) + 'glykys' (sweet) + 'haima' (blood). Literally 'low sugar in the blood'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hypo-' as meaning 'low' or 'under', like in 'hypothermia'. It's a state of low blood sugar.