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How do you spell Hypoglycemia?

Correct spelling

hypoglycemia

Remember: hypo-GLYCemia has Y in GLYCerin, both mean sweet

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Why is hypoglycemia spelled this way?

From Greek hypo (under) + glykys (sweet) + haima (blood). Low blood sugar. The 'glyc' middle section comes from the Greek word for sweet — same root as glycerin.

Common misspellings of hypoglycemia

hypoglicemiahypoglycaemiahypogylcemiahypoglysemia

Example

The diabetic patient experienced dizziness and confusion due to severe hypoglycemia.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell hypoglycemia?+
The correct spelling is "hypoglycemia". Remember: hypo-GLYCemia has Y in GLYCerin, both mean sweet
Is it hypoglicemia or hypoglycemia?+
The correct spelling is "hypoglycemia", not "hypoglicemia".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "hypoglycemia", in UK English it's "hypoglycaemia", and in Canadian English it's "hypoglycemia".

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