IPA: /ˌhaɪpərkælˈsiːmiə/
KK: /haɪpərkælˈsiːmiə/
Definition: A condition where there is too much calcium in the blood.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with hypercalcemia after reviewing her blood tests.
IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈkæpniə/
KK: /haɪpərˈkæpniə/
Definition: A medical condition where there is too much carbon dioxide in the blood, often due to not breathing enough.
Example: The patient was diagnosed with hypercapnia after the doctor noticed high levels of carbon dioxide in his blood.
IPA: //haɪpərkəˈtæbəlɪzəm//
KK: /haɪpərkəˈtæbəlɪzəm/
Definition: A condition where the body breaks down substances at a faster rate than normal.
Example: During periods of extreme stress, the body may experience hypercatabolism, leading to rapid weight loss.
IPA: //haɪpərˈkɔːʃəs//
KK: /haɪpərˈkɔːʃəs/
Definition: Being extremely careful and avoiding risks, often to an excessive degree.
Example: His hypercautious nature made him double-check every detail before making a decision.
IPA: //haɪpərˈsɪvəlˌaɪzd//
KK: /haɪpərˈsɪvəlˌaɪzd/
Definition: Extremely advanced in terms of culture, society, and technology, often to the point of being overly refined or complex.
Example: In a hypercivilized society, people may prioritize technology over personal relationships.
IPA: //haɪpərkəʊˈɡɔːləbəl//
KK: /haɪpərkoʊˈɡwɑːləbəl/
Definition: Having a greater than normal tendency to form blood clots.
Example: Patients with certain medical conditions may be hypercoagulable, leading to an increased risk of thrombosis.
IPA: //ˌhaɪpərkəˈrɛkt//
KK: /haɪpərkəˈrɛkt/
Definition: Describing a way of speaking or writing that is overly correct, often leading to mistakes based on incorrect rules or analogies.
Example: His hypercorrect use of grammar made his speech sound unnatural.
IPA: /ˌhaɪpərkəˈrɛkʃən/
KK: /haɪpərkəˈrɛkʃən/
Definition: A mistake made in language when someone tries too hard to be correct, often by using the wrong form or pronunciation because they think it sounds better or more proper.
Example: Using 'I' instead of 'me' in the sentence 'He invited my husband and I to lunch' is an example of hypercorrection.
IPA: /ˌhaɪpərkəˈrɛktli/
KK: /haɪpərkəˈrɛktli/
Definition: In a way that is overly correct or precise, often to the point of being unnatural or excessive.
Example: She spoke hypercorrectly, using complex grammar that confused her listeners.
IPA: //haɪˈpɜːrˌkrɪtɪk//
KK: /haɪˈpɜrˌkrɪtɪk/
Definition: A person who is overly critical and finds fault in everything.
Example: The hypercritic never seems satisfied with any performance, always pointing out flaws.
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