Hypo- & Hyper- Combined Set

hypo-

under, below, less

hypoallergenic (adj)

less likely to cause allergies

hypocrisy (n)

the practice of being less than genuine; pretending to be someone you are not

hypodermic (adj)

under the skin

hypogeal (adj)

located below the surface of the ground

hypoglossal (adj)

under the tongue

hypoglycemia (n)

an abnormally low level of sugar in the blood; a blood sugar level below what is needed for healthy blood

hypotension (n)

having blood pressure below what is normal

hypothermia (n)

a temperature below the normal body temperature; low body heat

hypothesis (n)

an idea that is under investigation

hypothyroidism (n)

a disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less productive than normal

hyperactive (adj)

overly active; abnormally busy

hyperbole (n)

an overstated comment; exaggeration

hypercritical (adj)

overly critical; harsh in judgment; hard to please

hyperextend (v)

to injure a body part (e.g., knee, elbow) by bending it beyond how far it should normally bend

hyperglycemia (n)

abnormally high level of sugar in the blood; a blood sugar level above what is needed for healthy blood

hypersensitive (adj)

overly sensitive; sensitivity beyond what is normal

hypertension (n)

abnormally high blood pressure; having blood pressure over what is normal

hyperthermia (n)

very high fever; body temperature over and above what is normal and healthy

hyperthyroidism (n)

a disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is faster than normal and overly productive; results in a rapid pulse, nervousness, and loss of weight

hyperventilate (v)

to breathe rapidly and deeply; to breathe beyond normal or what is necessary

hyper-

over, beyond, high