Category: H

A needle for injecting liquid under the skin. A hollow needle of varying length and diameter used for intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injection.  

An injection of a liquid, e.g. a painkilling drug, beneath the skin. An outdated term originally indicating injection of a substance beneath the skin. It is preferable, however, to specify the route of administration (e.g., intramuscular).  

Anaemia where haemoglobin is reduced in proportion to the number of red blood cells, which then appear very pale.  

Referring to blood cells or body tissue which do not have the usual amount of pigmentation. Containing a lower amount of pigmentation than is normal for the bodily tissue. In the realm of hematology, there exists a descriptive term attributed to a particular type of red blood cell, characterized by a diminished level of hemoglobin…

One of two parts of the upper abdomen, on either side of the epigastrium below the floating ribs.  

A person who worries about his or her health too much. Region posterior to ribs (adjective); an individual who demonstrates morbid concern for his/her health despite absence of disease. To the region of the hypochondrium or the upper lateral region on each side of the body and below the thorax; beneath the ribs. An individual…

A condition in which there are not enough chlorine ions in the blood.  

Not likely to cause an allergic reaction.  

A condition in which someone has a diminished sense of touch.  

A person who hypnotises other people.