IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈpaɪrɛksiə/
KK: /haɪpərˈpaɪrɛksiə/
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.
IPA: //haɪpərˈræʃənl//
KK: /haɪpərˈræʃənl/
Definition: Describing someone or something that is extremely logical and based on reason, often to an excessive degree.
Example: His hyperrational approach to problem-solving made it difficult for him to connect with his emotional colleagues.
IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈriːæktɪv/
KK: /haɪpərriˈæktɪv/
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.
IPA: /ˌhaɪpəˌriːˈæktɪvɪti/
KK: /haɪpəˌriːˈæktɪvɪti/
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.
IPA: /ˌhaɪpərrɪˈspɒnsɪv/
KK: /haɪpərrɪˈspɑnsɪv/
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.
IPA: //ˌhaɪpərˈseɪlaɪn//
KK: /haɪpərˈseɪlaɪn/
Definition: Having a very high level of salt in water or soil.
Example: The hypersaline lake is home to unique organisms that can survive in such salty conditions.
IPA: /ˌhaɪpərsəˈlɪnɪti/
KK: /haɪpərsəˈlɪnɪti/
Definition: A condition where the salt concentration in water is unusually high.
Example: The hypersalinity of the lake made it difficult for most fish to survive.
IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˌsælɪˈveɪʃən/
KK: /haɪpərsælɪˈveɪʃən/
Definition: An excessive flow of saliva.
Example: Hypersalivation can occur during certain medical conditions or as a side effect of some medications.
IPA: //ˌhaɪpərsɪˈkriːʃən//
KK: /haɪpərsɪˈkriːʃən/
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.
IPA: //ˌhaɪpərˈsɛnɪtaɪz//
KK: /haɪpərˈsɛnɪtaɪz/
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.
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