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Topic: Health

hypersecretion

IPA: //ˌhaɪpərsɪˈkriːʃən//

KK: /haɪpərsɪˈkriːʃən/

noun

Definition: The condition of producing too much of a substance, often referring to hormones or other bodily fluids.

Example: Hypersecretion of insulin can lead to low blood sugar levels.

hypersensitize

IPA: //ˌhaɪpərˈsɛnɪtaɪz//

KK: /haɪpərˈsɛnɪtaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make someone or something overly sensitive to stimuli or reactions.

Example: The medication can hypersensitize the skin, making it react more strongly to allergens.

hypersensitized

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈsɛnɪtaɪzd/

KK: /haɪpərˈsɛnɪtaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Having an extreme sensitivity or reaction to something, often related to allergies or specific stimuli.

Example: After the treatment, she felt hypersensitized to certain foods and environmental factors.

hypersexuality

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈsɛkʃuˌælɪti/

KK: /haɪpərˈsɛkʃuˌælɪti/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by an excessive or uncontrollable desire for sexual activity that is significant enough to impact daily life.

Example: His hypersexuality made it difficult for him to maintain healthy relationships.

hypersomnolence

IPA: //haɪpərˈsɒmnəˌlɛns//

KK: /haɪpərˈsɑmnəˌləns/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by excessive sleepiness or prolonged sleep, often interfering with daily activities.

Example: His hypersomnolence made it difficult for him to stay awake during meetings.

hypersthenic

IPA: //haɪˈpɜːrθəˌnɪk//

KK: /haɪˈpɜrstθɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing a specific mineral called hypersthene, which is a type of silicate mineral found in some igneous rocks.

Example: The geologist studied the hypersthenic rock samples to understand their mineral composition.

hypertense

IPA: //haɪˈpɜːrˌtɛns//

KK: /haɪˈpɜrˌtɛns/

adjective

Definition: Very tight or strained, often referring to muscles or emotions.

Example: After the long meeting, I felt hypertense and needed to relax.

hypertension

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnʃən/

KK: /haɪˈpɜr.tən.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is consistently too high, which can lead to health problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with hypertension after measuring her blood pressure several times.

hypertensive

IPA: //haɪˈpɜːr.tɛn.sɪv//

KK: /haɪˈpɜr.tɛn.sɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by high blood pressure.

Example: The doctor prescribed a hypertensive medication to help lower her blood pressure.

noun

Definition: A person who has high blood pressure or is at risk of developing high blood pressure.

Example: The hypertensive was advised to follow a low-sodium diet to manage their condition.

hyperthermia

IPA: //ˌhaɪpərˈθɜːrmiə//

KK: /haɪpərˈθɜrmiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where the body temperature is higher than normal, often due to illness or excessive heat exposure.

Example: The athlete was treated for hyperthermia after running a marathon in extreme heat.

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