Abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. (context pathology English) A too low level of blood glucose. n. (context pathology English) A too low level of blood glucose.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1893, from Latinized form of Greek elements hypo- "under" (see hypo- ) + glykys "sweet" (see glucose ) + haima "blood" (see -emia ).

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet [syn: hypoglycaemia ] [ant: hyperglycemia ]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Hypoglycemia , also known as low blood sugar , is when blood sugar decreases to below normal levels. This may result in a variety of symptoms including clumsiness, trouble talking, confusion, loss of consciousness , seizures , or death. A feeling of hunger, ...