Category: H

The radiographical examination of a hernia after the introduction of a contrast medium.  

Herniotomy and enterotomy done during the same surgical procedure.  

Prolapse of the nucleus pulposus of a ruptured intervertebral disk into the spinal canal. This often results in pressure on a spinal nerve, which causes lower back pain that may radiate down the leg, a condition known as sciatica.  

The genetic and other characteristics transmitted to offspring.  

Referring to any disease that occurs in families owing to an inherited defect.  

Any genetically inherited disorder marked by progressive decline in neurological structure and function. Some examples include: Leber’s disease, Marie’s ataxia, and Machado-Joseph disease.  

The study of the uses and effects of herbs.  

A sugar containing seven carbon atoms in its molecule.  

Having seven sets of chromosomes.  

A polypeptide containing seven amino acids.