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Topic: Health

hyperphagia

IPA: //haɪpərˈfeɪdʒə//

KK: /haɪpərˈfeɪdʒə/

noun

Definition: An unusually strong desire to eat large amounts of food, often linked to problems in the brain's appetite control center.

Example: After her surgery, she experienced hyperphagia and found it hard to stop eating.

hyperphagic

IPA: //haɪˈpɜːrfədʒɪk//

KK: /haɪˈpɜrfeɪdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to excessive eating or an increased appetite.

Example: After the medication, she experienced hyperphagic behavior, constantly feeling hungry.

hyperplasia

IPA: /haɪˈpɜːrˌpleɪʒə/

KK: /haɪˈpɜrˌpleɪʒə/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is an unusual increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, leading to its enlargement.

Example: The doctor explained that hyperplasia can occur in various tissues, often as a response to stress or injury.

hyperplastic

IPA: /haɪpərˈplæstɪk/

KK: /haɪpərˈplæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, which can lead to its enlargement.

Example: The doctor explained that the condition was hyperplastic, meaning there was an abnormal increase in cell numbers.

hyperpnea

IPA: /haɪˈpɜrniə/

KK: /haɪˈpɜrniə/

noun

Definition: This term refers to breathing that is deeper or faster than normal, often occurring during exercise or in response to certain medical conditions.

Example: After running for a long time, she experienced hyperpnea and needed to catch her breath.

hyperpyrexia

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈpaɪrɛksiə/

KK: /haɪpərˈpaɪrɛksiə/

noun

Definition: An extremely high body temperature, usually above 106 degrees Fahrenheit, often due to illness.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with hyperpyrexia after showing a temperature of 107 degrees.

hyperreactive

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈriːæktɪv/

KK: /haɪpərriˈæktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where someone or something reacts more strongly than usual to a stimulus or situation.

Example: The hyperreactive child often overreacts to loud noises or sudden movements.

hyperreactivity

IPA: /ˌhaɪpəˌriːˈæktɪvɪti/

KK: /haɪpəˌriːˈæktɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: A condition where the body reacts excessively to stimuli or irritants, often seen in allergic reactions.

Example: The doctor explained that her hyperreactivity to pollen could cause severe allergic reactions.

hyperresponsive

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərrɪˈspɒnsɪv/

KK: /haɪpərrɪˈspɑnsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of reacting more than usual or expected to stimuli or situations.

Example: The hyperresponsive child often reacted strongly to loud noises and bright lights.

hypersalivation

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˌsælɪˈveɪʃən/

KK: /haɪpərsælɪˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: An excessive flow of saliva.

Example: Hypersalivation can occur during certain medical conditions or as a side effect of some medications.

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