Definition

Describing a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood.

Example

The doctor advised her to monitor her blood sugar levels to avoid becoming hyperglycemic.

Conversation

I had to check my blood sugar levels today after that huge dessert.

Oh no, were they hyperglycemic?

Yeah, surprisingly high! I really need to watch what I eat.

It's tough, but maybe try some healthier snacks next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hyperglycemic → It is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or excessive) and "glycēmia" (from Greek "glykys", meaning sweet, and "haima", meaning blood). The word describes a condition of having excessively high levels of sugar in the blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning excessive and 'glycēmia' relating to sweet blood — this helps you remember that hyperglycemic refers to having too much sugar in the blood.

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