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Topic: Health

hyperlipidemia

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərlɪpɪˈdiːmiə/

KK: /haɪpərlɪpɪˈdiːmiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is too much fat or lipids in the blood, which can lead to health problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with hyperlipidemia after reviewing her blood test results.

hypermetabolic

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərməˈtæbəlɪk/

KK: /haɪpərˈmɛtəˌbɑlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a state in which the body's metabolism is significantly increased, often leading to rapid energy expenditure and weight loss.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a hypermetabolic condition that required careful management of their diet.

hypermetabolism

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərmɪˈtæbəlɪzəm/

KK: /haɪpərˈmɛtəˌbɒlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A condition where the body's metabolism is significantly increased, often due to injury or illness.

Example: After the surgery, the patient experienced hypermetabolism, which made it difficult for them to gain weight.

hypermetropia

IPA: //haɪpərˈmɛtrəpiə//

KK: /haɪpərˈmɛtrəpiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than nearby ones, often due to the eyeball being too short or the cornea having too little curvature.

Example: She was diagnosed with hypermetropia and needed glasses to see things up close.

hypermnesia

IPA: /haɪˈpɜːrmˌniːzjə/

KK: /haɪˈpɜrmˌniːʒə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person has an unusually strong and clear memory of past events, often linked to certain mental health issues.

Example: After the accident, she experienced hypermnesia, recalling every detail of the event vividly.

hypermobility

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈmoʊbɪlɪti/

KK: /haɪpərˈmoʊbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A condition where joints can move beyond the normal range of motion due to extra flexibility.

Example: Her hypermobility allows her to perform impressive gymnastic moves that others cannot.

hyperope

IPA: //haɪˈpɛrəp//

KK: /haɪˈpɛrəp/

noun

Definition: A person who can see distant objects clearly but has difficulty seeing nearby objects due to a condition called hyperopia.

Example: The hyperope struggled to read the small print on the page without glasses.

hyperopia

IPA: /haɪˈpɛrəpiə/

KK: /haɪˈpɛrəpiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where distant objects are seen clearly, but nearby objects appear blurry, due to the eye being too short from front to back.

Example: People with hyperopia often struggle to read small print without glasses.

hyperopic

IPA: /haɪˈpɛrəpɪk/

KK: /haɪˈpɛrəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than nearby ones, often due to the shape of the eye.

Example: People who are hyperopic may struggle to read small print without glasses.

hyperostosis

IPA: //ˌhaɪpəˈrɒstəsɪs//

KK: /haɪˌpɛrəˈstoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: An abnormal increase in the thickness or growth of bone tissue.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with hyperostosis after examining the X-rays.

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