hyperglycemia

noun
UK: /ˌhaɪ.pə.ɡlaɪˈsiː.mi.ə/
US: /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ɡlaɪˈsiː.mi.ə/

  1. A condition in which there is too much glucose in the blood.

    1. Hyperglycemia can make you feel very thirsty all the time.
    2. Managing diet and exercise is crucial for controlling hyperglycemia in diabetics.

  2. An abnormally high blood sugar level, often associated with diabetes.

    1. His hyperglycemia was discovered during a routine checkup.
    2. Untreated, prolonged hyperglycemia can lead to serious long-term health complications.
hyperglycemia adjective

  1. Relating to or characterized by hyperglycemia; having high blood sugar.

    1. The patient's hyperglycemic state required immediate intervention.
    2. Hyperglycemic episodes can be reduced with a carefully planned diabetic diet.

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The word "hyperglycemia" in English means: A condition in which there is too much glucose in the blood., An abnormally high blood sugar level, often associated with diabetes..

The phonetic transcription of "hyperglycemia" is /ˌhaɪ.pə.ɡlaɪˈsiː.mi.ə/ in British English and /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ɡlaɪˈsiː.mi.ə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "hyperglycemia": "Hyperglycemia can make you feel very thirsty all the time.". More examples on the page.