Definition

A condition where there is too much insulin in the blood, which can lead to low blood sugar levels.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with hyperinsulinism after her blood tests showed high insulin levels.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of hyperinsulinism?

I think so, isn’t it related to blood sugar levels?

Yeah, it can cause hypoglycemia if there's too much insulin.

That sounds serious; I should read more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hyperinsulinism is formed from "hyper-" (meaning excessive) and "insulin" (from Latin *insulina*, meaning a hormone that regulates blood sugar) and the suffix "-ism" (meaning a condition or state). The word describes a condition characterized by an excessive amount of insulin in the blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning excessive and 'insulin' as the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. This helps you remember that hyperinsulinism refers to a condition with too much insulin.

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