Prefix hyper-
hyperthyroidism
a disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is faster than normal and overly productive; results in a rapid pulse, nervousness, and loss of weight
hyperglycemia
abnormally high level of sugar in the blood; a blood sugar level above what is needed for healthy blood
hyperbole
an overstated comment; exaggeration
Marcus' mom worried that he might be _______ since he is always moving around, can't sit still, and loves to be busy.
hyperactive
The little girl was so _______ that she couldn't sit still long enough to eat dinner with the family.
hyperactive
The saying "That music is so loud that you can hear it in the next city!" is an example of this figure of speech.
hyperbole
Writing sounds more exciting when _______ is used well.
hyperbole
People who are _______ usually have few friends since they judge everyone harshly.
hypercritical
The cartoon character just kept telling the goose what she was doing wrong. She never heard what she did right. Which word describes the cartoon character?
hypercritical
The doctor told her to be careful that she doesn't do this to her knee in her yoga class.
hyperextend
What do you call the medical condition in which your blood has too much sugar?
hyperglycemia
Mario was so _______ that he would cry whenever he missed an answer on a test.
hypersensitive
Poor Pham! Every time the teacher reminds her to raise her hand she cries! How would you describe Pham?
hypersensitive
The doctor told Mr. Colby that his blood pressure was normal. He did not need to worry about this medical condition.
hypertension
Someone suffering from a very high fever could end up with this dangerous medical condition.
hyperthermia
The doctor said, "Quick! Bring me some ice. She is suffering from _______!"
hyperthermia
Mrs. Lee went to the doctor because she was feeling nervous and losing weight quickly. What could she have had?
hyperthyroidism
After Barbara got scared, she felt faint because she was _______ and breathing too quickly.
hyperventilating
hyper-
over, beyond, high
hyperactive
overly active; abnormally busy
hypercritical
overly critical; harsh in judgment; hard to please
hypersensitive
overly sensitive; sensitivity beyond what is normal
hyperventilate
to breathe rapidly and deeply; to breathe beyond normal or what is necessary
hyperextend
to injure a body part (e.g., knee, elbow) by bending it beyond how far it should normally bend
hyperthermia
very high fever; body temperature over and above what is normal and healthy