hyperglycemia

American  

[hahy-per-glahy-see-mee-uh] / ˌhaɪ pər glaɪˈsi mi ə /

Or hyperglycaemia

noun

Pathology.

1. an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood.

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Other Word Forms

• hyperglycemic adjective

Etymology

Origin of hyperglycemia

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

Example Sentences

Corcept has one marketed product, called Korlym, which is a presentation of the drug mifepristone used to control hyperglycemia in certain patients with Cushing syndrome.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Not taking medication regularly for diabetes can lead to dangerous consequences like severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, coma and sometimes death.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

"This underscores the fact that diabetes is largely a self-managed disease and that individuals with less experience managing their disease require additional education and support around major holidays to avoid hyperglycemia."

From Science Daily • Sep. 25, 2023

It comes from a class of drugs also used to control hyperglycemia caused by Cushing’s syndrome; treat brain and ovarian cancers, endometriosis and fibroids; and even induce labor.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2023

These patients suffered from a broader mix of illnesses — including hyperglycemia, blood clots and dehydration — than those in Leff’s original study.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2023