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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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Etymology

Origin of hyperglycemia

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


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Researchers then examined the relationship among hyperglycemia, HSF1, the tumor microenvironment, and the immune system's ability to attack cancer cells.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026

The study found evidence that watermelon juice supplementation helped maintain vascular function during hyperglycemia and influenced heart rate variability.

From Science Daily ● May 17, 2026

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

And when that doesn’t work, you get elevated blood sugar, or hyperglycemia.

From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2025

Physical inactivity is the fourth leading mortality risk factor, following hypertension, smoking, and hyperglycemia.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2024

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