Definition

The amount of sugar, specifically glucose, present in the blood.

Example

Doctors often check a patient's glycemia to monitor their blood sugar levels.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of glycemia and how it affects our health?

Yeah, I think it has to do with blood sugar levels, right?

Exactly! It's important to monitor your glycemia if you're managing diabetes.

Totally, I read that keeping it stable can really improve overall well-being.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glycemia → It is formed from "glyc-" (from Greek "glykys", meaning sweet) and "-emia" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood). The word refers to the presence of sugar in the blood, hence the term for blood sugar levels.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sweet' ('glyc-') in relation to 'blood' ('-emia') to remember that glycemia refers to the level of sugar in the blood.

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