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When "hyper" is part of a medical term, what does it indicate?

  1. High; above normal

  2. Removal of fluid

  3. Vomiting

  4. Enlargement

The correct answer is: High; above normal

When "hyper" is part of a medical term, it indicates a state of being high or above normal. In medical terminology, "hyper" is a prefix that means excessive, beyond, or above normal levels. For example, hyperglycemia refers to high levels of glucose in the blood, and hypertension refers to high blood pressure. This prefix is used to indicate an increased or elevated condition compared to what is considered typical or healthy in the body.

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