hyperglycemia

or hy·per·gly·cae·mi·a

[ hahy-per-glahy-see-mee-uh ]

nounPathology.

an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood.

Origin of hyperglycemia

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From New Latin, dating back to 1890–95; see origin at hyper-, glycemia

Other words from hyperglycemia

hy·per·gly·ce·mic, adjective

Words Nearby hyperglycemia

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How to use hyperglycemia in a sentence

The international group of researchers sifted through reports of uncontrolled hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, in more than 3,700 covid-19 patients across eight studies.
New diabetes cases linked to covid-19 | Erin Blakemore | February 1, 2021 | Washington Post

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