hyperglycemia

or hy·per·gly·cae·mi·a

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

noun

, Pathology.

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

Other Words From

• hyper·gly·cemic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperglycemia¹

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

Example Sentences

This increase in collagen cross-linking, induced by hyperglycemia, limited plastic deformations via fibrillar sliding.

From Science Daily

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

From Salon

"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

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

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