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Meaning of neuroglycopenia in English:

neuroglycopenia

Pronunciation /ˌnjʊərə(ʊ)ɡlʌɪkə(ʊ)ˈpiːnɪə/

noun

Medicine

  • Reduction in the glucose supply to the brain (usually as a consequence of severe or prolonged hypoglycaemia), associated with a variety of symptoms including headache, fatigue, and mood disturbances.

Origin

1960s. From neuro- + glyco- + -penia.