Word List: hyper sym-,syn- = together, same
overly active; abnormally busy
hyperactive
an overstated comment; exaggeration
hyperbole
overly critical; harsh in judgment; hard to please
hypercritical
to injure a body part (e.g., knee, elbow) by bending it beyond how far it should normally bend
hyperextend
abnormally high level of sugar in the blood; a blood sugar level above what is needed for healthy blood
hyperglycemia
overly sensitive; sensitivity beyond what is normal
hypersensitive
abnormally high blood pressure; having blood pressure over what is normal
hypertension
very high fever; body temperature over and above what is normal and healthy
hyperthermia
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
hyperthyroidism
to breathe rapidly and deeply; to breathe beyond normal or what is necessary
hyperventilate