Flashcards on 'Hyper' Prefix Words

Questions and Answers

What does hyperactive mean?

To breathe rapidly and deeply

Overly active; abnormally busy (correct)

A thyroid gland that is faster than normal

Very high fever

What is the definition of hyperbole?

Overly critical; too severe in judgment

To injure a body part by bending it

Abnormally high blood pressure

An overstated comment; exaggeration (correct)

What does hypercritical mean?

Overly sensitive

A disorder caused by an overly productive thyroid gland

Abnormally high level of sugar in the blood

Overly critical; too severe in judgment (correct)

What does it mean to be hyperextended?

To injure a body part by bending it beyond normal limits Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperglycemia?

Abnormally high level of sugar in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What does hypersensitive mean?

Sensitivity beyond what is normal Signup and view all the answers

What is hypertension?

Abnormally high blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does hyperthermia refer to?

Very high fever Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperthyroidism?

A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is overly productive Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to hyperventilate?

To breathe rapidly and deeply Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix hyper- mean?

Over, beyond, high Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hyper Prefix Flashcards

Hyperactive: Describes a state of being excessively active or busy, often associated with children or hyperactivity disorders.
Hyperbole: Refers to a rhetorical device involving exaggerated statements or claims that are not meant to be taken literally; often used for emphasis or effect.
Hypercritical: Indicates an excessively critical approach, where judgments are severe and expectations are hard to satisfy.
Hyperextended: A term used in medicine to describe an injury occurring when a joint (like the knee or elbow) is bent beyond its normal range of motion.
Hyperglycemia: A medical condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, typically above what is considered healthy, often associated with diabetes.
Hypersensitive: Describes an individual or response that is excessively sensitive, reacting strongly to stimuli that would not normally elicit such a reaction.
Hypertension: A health condition defined by abnormally high blood pressure, which poses risks for heart disease and stroke.
Hyperthermia: Refers to a state of having an elevated body temperature significantly above the normal range, which can be dangerous for health.
Hyperthyroidism: A medical disorder where the thyroid gland is overactive, leading to symptoms such as rapid heart rate, nervousness, and weight loss.
Hyperventilate: Describes the act of breathing at an abnormally rapid and deep rate, often leading to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
Hyper-: A prefix meaning over, beyond, or high, commonly used in various terms to denote excessiveness or an increase in level.

Description

Explore vocabulary with this quiz focused on words that start with the 'hyper' prefix. Each card provides a definition for words like 'hyperactive', 'hyperbole', and 'hypercritical'. Enhance your understanding and use of these terms in various contexts.