Category: H
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Hypochloremia
The presence in the blood of an abnormally low concentration of chloride. Deficiency of the chloride content of the blood.
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Hyphemia
Bleeding into the chamber of the eye that lies in front of the lens.
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Hyphedonia
A lower than normal capacity for achieving enjoyment. An abnormal lack of pleasure in normally pleasurable acts.
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Hyperuricuria
The presence in the urine of an abnormally high concentration of uric acid. An excessive amount of uric acid in the urine.
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Hypersthenia
An abnormally high degree of strength or physical tension in ail or part of the body. Abnormal strength or excessive tension of part or all of the body.
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Hyperpraxia
Excessive motor activity, such as is seen in mania and the hyperkinetic syndrome.
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Hypernephroma
A malignant tumor of kidney cells, so called because it is said to resemble part of the adrenal gland and at one time was thought to originate from this site. It may be present for some years before giving rise to symptoms, which include fever, loin pain, and blood in the urine. Treatment is by…
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Hypematremia
The presence in the blood of an abnormally high concentration of sodium.
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Hyperchloremia
The presence in the blood of an abnormally high concentration of chloride. An increase in the chloride content of the blood.
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Hymenorrhaphy
A tissue-grafting operation on the hymen at the entrance to the vagina in order to partially or completely close the vagina. A plastic operation on the hymen to restore it to the pre-ruptured state.