Category: H

A chronic, inflammatory, infectious disease primarily found in tropical and subtropical countries but also in the southern United States. The disease is caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae, which produces lesions of the skin, mucous membranes, and peripheral nervous system. A persistent bacterial infection, also known as leprosy, that primarily impairs nerves in the extremities…

A test done on blood to detect a particular cause of anemia, called paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), in which destroyed red blood cells are found in the urine, generally for several days in a row, more often during the night. This problem occurs irregularly, together with other symptoms such as headache and abdominal and back…

A form of cancer of the white blood cells that are produced by the lymphatic system. A rare cancer of the blood-forming tissues, particularly the bone marrow. The number of all types of blood cells falls, while abnormal cells (known as hairy cells because of their unusual appearance under the microscope) proliferate in the blood…

Use of a four-pronged device to puncture the skin to deliver purified protein derivative from the mycobacterium tuberculosis to determine patient’s exposure to tuberculosis.  

Suturing of the uterus.  

Liquid that is more dilute than normal body fluid; for example, hypotonic saline solution.  

Underdevelopment of an organ or tissue, often due to a decrease in the number of cells due to atrophy or destruction of tissue rather than the general size of an organ. The failure of an organ to develop completely and reach its normal adult size; also refers to the lack of complete development of tissue…

A speech disorder characterized by difficulty with regard to pitch, volume, and expressive intonation due to disorders of the extrapyramidal motor system, such as Parkinson’s disease.  

Abnormally low amounts of albumin in the urine.  

Liquid that is more concentrated than normal body fluid; for example, concentrated fluids used to administer some medications.