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Question 21 • Medical Terminology - EL3620 A

The prefix "hyper-" means above normal and the suffix "-emia" means "in the blood." Which medical term means "above normal blood sugar levels"?

Answer
A
hypercardemia
B
hyperglycemia
C
hyperpulmonemia
D
hyperarthronemia

Explanation

“Hyper-” means above normal, and “-emia” refers to a condition in the blood. “Glycemia” refers to blood sugar, so hyperglycemia means above-normal blood sugar levels; the correct choice is hyperglycemia.

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