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What does hyperactive mean?
What does hyperactive mean?
- overly active; abnormally busy (correct)
- very high fever
- abnormally high blood pressure
- overly sensitive
What is hyperbole?
What is hyperbole?
- to injure a body part
- sensitivity beyond what is normal
- overly critical
- an overstated comment; exaggeration (correct)
What does hypercritical mean?
What does hypercritical mean?
- overly critical; harsh in judgement; hard to please (correct)
- having blood pressure over what is normal
- very high fever
- abnormally busy
What does hyperextension refer to?
What does hyperextension refer to?
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What does hypersensitive mean?
What does hypersensitive mean?
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What does hypertension mean?
What does hypertension mean?
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What does hyperthermia refer to?
What does hyperthermia refer to?
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What is hyperthyroidism?
What is hyperthyroidism?
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Study Notes
Hyper- Prefix Words
- Hyperactive: Refers to excessive activity levels, leading to a state of abnormal busyness.
- Hyperbole: A rhetorical term for exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally; commonly used for emphasis.
- Hypercritical: Describes an individual who is excessively judgemental or harsh, often difficult to satisfy.
- Hyperextension: An injury that occurs when a body part, such as a knee or elbow, is bent beyond its normal range of motion, potentially causing harm.
- Hypersensitive: Indicates a level of sensitivity that exceeds the norm, reacting excessively to stimuli.
- Hypertension: A medical condition characterized by elevated blood pressure beyond the healthy range, increasing health risks.
- Hyperthermia: A medical condition marked by an extremely high fever, indicating body temperature significantly above normal levels and potentially threatening health.
- Hyperthyroidism: A disorder linked to an overactive thyroid gland, leading to symptoms like rapid heartbeat, nervousness, and weight loss due to increased metabolism.
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