"hyper" prefix

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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

hypertension

abnormally high blood pressure; having blood pressure over what is normal

hyperglycemia

abnormally high level of sugar in the blood; a blood sugar level above what is needed for healthy blood

hyperbole

an overststed comment; exaggeration

hyper-

over, beyond, high

hyperactive

overly active; abnormally busy

hypercritical

overly critical; too severe 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

hyperextended

to injure a body part(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


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