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Medical Prefixes
Hyper-
Commonly used in conditions like hypertension or hyperglycemia.
Literal Meaning
Excessive, above normal
Actual Meaning
This means TOO MUCH or TOO HIGH. Like "hypertension" means blood pressure that's too high.
Examples in Context

Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland is overactive.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'hyper' as a reference to excess, like a hyperactive child.
  • 2It often appears in medical terms, so look for ‘hyper-‘ when symptoms exceed normal ranges.
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