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