word
Medical
Hypoglycemia
hy-poh-gly-SEE-mee-ah
/ˌhaɪpoʊɡlaɪˈsiːmiə/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Hypoglycemia
Dictionary meaning
Abnormally low blood sugar levels, causing dizziness, sweating, and confusion.
Examples
- Hypoglycemia in diabetics is treated with fast-acting glucose.
American: 'hypoglycemia'. British: 'hypoglycaemia'.
Pronunciation tips
Six syllables. Stress on fourth syllable.
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