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