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The Prefix 'hyper-'
A prefix comes at the beginning of a word. When you come across an unfamiliar word, there are two techniques that can
help you determine the new word's meaning:
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- look for context clues by examining the sentence that contains the unfamiliar word, along with the sentence before and the
sentence after
hyperhyperacidity
The stomach indigestion was caused by hyperacidity.
hyperactive
Some school children have been diagnosed as being hyperactive.
hyperbaric
The patient's gangrenous foot was placed in a hyperbaric chamber.
hyperbole
The statement, "He runs as fast as lightening", is an example of hyperbole.
hyperborean
Iceland is sometimes described as a hyperborean land.
hypercritical
Some parents are guilty of being hypercritical of their children.
hyperemia
The swelling in both of her legs was a symptom of hyperemia.
hyperesthesia
He was told to wear dark glasses in order to lessen the discomfort brought on by hyperesthesia.
hypergamy
(Princess) Diana's marriage to Prince Charles is an example of hypergamy.
hyperglycemia
Dietary changes are suggested for someone with hyperglycemia.
hyperinsulinism
Hyperinsulinism frequently caused the person to develop hypoglycemia.
hyperkeratosis
Manual laborers usually develop some degree of hyperkeratosis on both hands.
hyperkinesis
The high amount of leg movement during sleep was diagnosed as hyperkinesis.
hypermnesia
People described as having a 'photographic memory' actually have hypermnesia.
hyperostosis
The patient's recent weight gain was due to hyperostosis.
hyperphysical
The UFO (unidentified flying object) sighting was explained by some as a hyperphysical event.
hyperpituitarism
The patient's giantism was caused by a medical condition called hyperpituitarism.
hyperplasia
Her stomach pains were the result of pressure being caused by the gastric hyperplasia.
hyperpnea
A medical checkup includes a recording of respiration rate that can, among other things, indicate hyperpnea.
hyperpyrexia
Some athletes have died from hyperpyrexia.
hypersensitive
The cosmetic application caused the area to become hypersensitive to touch.
hypersexual
Some psychologists specialize in treating clients who are hypersexual.
hypersonic
Some modern military fighter aircraft are capable of traveling at hypersonic speeds.
hypertension
The heart medication was prescribed to treat the patient's hypertension.
hyperthyroidism
Her recent loss of weight and high degree of nervousness signaled hyperthyroidism.
hypertonic
His hypertonic musculature was caused by a sodium imbalance.
hypertrophy
Inappropriate use of anabolic steroids can cause the skeletal muscles to hypertrophy.
hyperventilation
Breathing into a closed paper sack for a few seconds can sometimes by the treatment for hyperventilation.
hypervitaminosis
The deep yellow-orange color of the patient's skin caused the physician to question the cause as hypervitaminosis.