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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.

hyperrational

IPA: //haɪpərˈræʃənl//

KK: /haɪpərˈræʃənl/

adjective

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.

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.

hypersaline

IPA: //ˌhaɪpərˈseɪlaɪn//

KK: /haɪpərˈseɪlaɪn/

adjective

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.

hypersalinity

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərsəˈlɪnɪti/

KK: /haɪpərsəˈlɪnɪti/

noun

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.

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.

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.

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