Many people have heard the word hyper applied to overactive children. In correct medical terminology, what word part is this, and what does it mean?
A) Hyper is a prefix. It means "abnormally high."
B) Hyper is an acronym. It means "ADHD."
C) Hyper is a prefix. It means "abnormally low."
D) Hyper is a word root. It means "blood pressure."

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Hyper is a prefix in medical terminology and it means "abnormally high." It is added to a word to indicate an excessive or exaggerated condition or state.

Many People Have Heard the Word Hyper Applied to Overactive