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die Hypoglykämie

hypoglycaemia

Eine Hypoglykämie kann gefährlich sein.

Hypoglycaemia can be dangerous.

Diabetiker müssen auf Anzeichen einer Hypoglykämie achten.

Diabetics must watch for signs of hypoglycaemia.

to suffer from ((sth.)) Er leidet an Hypoglykämie.

Synonyms: Unterzuckerung; Antonyms: Hyperglykämie

From Greek 'hypo' (under) + 'glykys' (sweet) + 'haima' (blood). Literally 'low sugar in the blood'.

Think of 'hypo-' as meaning 'low' or 'under', like in 'hypothermia'. It's a state of low blood sugar.

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