Category: E

A hernia through a defect in the linea alba above the umbilicus. A hernia refers to a condition where an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the upper middle part of the abdominal wall. This hernia can manifest as a noticeable bump in the central upper abdomen, specifically located between the base…

A scrotal protrusion that, enveloped in its own sac, passes into the tunica vaginalis.  

Hemorrhoid located at or distal to the pectinate line (dentate margin), covered by anodermal epithelium or skin and extremely sensitive to most stimuli.  

A hyphema in which the anterior chamber of the eye fills completely with blood.  

Hemoglobinuria of the newborn characterized by jaundice, cyanosis, and fatty degeneration of heart and liver.  

The production of blood cells in tissues other than bone marrow (e.g., in the liver or spleen), which occurs in severe anemia and other diseases affecting the blood,  

The concept that the practice of medicine should be based on firm data rather than anecdote, tradition, intuition, or belief.  

An acute headache of short duration that appears after strenuous physical activity. Usually benign, it is relieved by aspirin and prevented by changing to a less strenuous exercise.  

A hand-held cutting instrument with a blade set continuous with the handle.  

A hallucination that arises from outside the normal sensory field or range, as people having the sensation of seeing something behind them.