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Medical Terminology
Hypo and Hyper
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hypertension | High blood pressure |
| Hyperthyroidism | Overactive thyroid gland |
| Hyperglycemia | High blood sugar levels |
| Hyperlipidemia | High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the bloodstream |
| Hyperthermia | Elevated body temperature |
| Hyperplasia | Increased cell growth and multiplication |
| Hypertrophy | Enlargement of an organ or tissue |
| Hypercalcemia | High levels of calcium in the bloodstream |
| Hypernatremia | High levels of sodium in the bloodstream |
| Hyperhidrosis | Excessive sweating |
| Hypoglycemia | Low blood sugar levels |
| Hypothyroidism | Under active thyroid gland |
| Hypothermia | Low body temperature |
| Hyponatremia | Low sodium levels in the bloodstream |
| Hypocalcemia | Low calcium levels in the bloodstream |
| Hypolipidemia | Low cholesterol and triglyceride in the bloodstream |
| Hypoxemia | Low oxygen levels in the bloodstream |
| Hypo | Prefix meaning "under", "below" or "less than normal" |
| Hyper | Prefix meaning "over", "above" or "more than normal" |