Category: H

  • Hysteroscope

    A tube for inspecting the inside of the uterus. A tubular instrument with a light source for observing the interior of the womb. An instrument for examining the uterine cavity.  

  • Hysterosalpingostomy

    An operation to remake an opening between the uterine tube and the uterus, to help with infertility problems. Anastomosis of the uterus with the distal end of the fallopian tube after excision of a strictured portion of the tube.  

  • Hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography

    Examination of the uterus and Fallopian tubes by ultrasound.  

  • Hysterically

    In a hysterical way (informal).  

  • Hysterical

    Referring to a reaction showing hysteria (informal). Describing a symptom that is not due to organic disease, is produced unconsciously, and from which the individual derives some gain. For example paralysis can be a hysterical symptom.  

  • Hysteralgia

    Pain in the uterus.  

  • Hypoventilation

    Very slow breathing. Reduced or slowed respiratory rate that produces high alveolar carbon dioxide levels. Breathing at an abnormally slow rate, which results in an increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. Shallow and/or slow breathing, often caused by the effects of injury or drugs on the respiratory centre. It causes hypercapnia and hypoxia.…

  • Hypotropia

    A form of squint where one eye looks downwards.  

  • Hypotrichosis

    A condition in which less hair develops than usual.  

  • Hypothermic perfusion

    A method of preserving a donor organ by introducing a preserving solution and storing the organ at a low temperature.