Meaning of the word hyperglycaemia in English

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hyperglycaemia

US /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ɡlaɪˈsiː.mi.ə/
UK /ˌhaɪ.pə.ɡlaɪˈsiː.mi.ə/
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Noun

an excess of glucose in the bloodstream, often associated with diabetes mellitus

Example:
Patients with uncontrolled diabetes are at high risk of developing hyperglycaemia.
Symptoms of hyperglycaemia include increased thirst and frequent urination.