Meaning of HYPERGLYCEMIA
Pronunciation: | | `hIpurglI'seemeeu
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| Definition: | | [n] abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes |
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| Synonyms: | | hyperglycaemia |
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| Antonyms: | | hypoglycaemia, hypoglycemia | |
| See Also: | | symptom | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | high levels of glucose in the blood. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | Too high a level of glucose (sugar) in the blood; a sign that diabetes is out of control. Many things can cause hyperglycemia. It occurs when the body does not have enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it does have to turn glucose into energy. Signs of hyperglycemia are a great thirst, a dry mouth, and a need to urinate often. For people with insulin-dependent diabetes, hyperglycemia may lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. |
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