hyperglycemia

Term: hyperglycemia

Origin: Anc Greek

υπέρ/hyper(=Anc Greek υπέρ/hyper(=prefix meaning something is excessive, above normal) 

+γλυκύς /glycys(=sweet)

+αιμία/aima(suffix denoting blood)

Coined:?

Definition

An abnormally high concentration of glucose in the circulating blood, seen especially in patients with diabetes mellitus.