| hyper- | |
| —prefix | |
| 1. | above, over, or in excess: hypercritical |
| 2. | (in medicine) denoting an abnormal excess: hyperacidity |
| 3. | indicating that a chemical compound contains a greater than usual amount of an element: hyperoxide |
| [from Greek huper over] | |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
hyper- pref.
Over; above; beyond: hyperflexion.
Excessive; excessively: hyperhydration.
| hyper-
A prefix that means "excessive" or "excessively," especially in medical terms like hypertension and hyperthyroidism. |