Category: H
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Hyperadrenalism
Much increased adrenal gland activity. A disorder in which too many adrenal hormones are produced, e.g. because of pituitary gland malfunction, a tumour of the adrenal gland or high doses of steroids. Increased hormonal secretion from the adrenal gland.
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Hyperacousia
Abnormally acute hearing.
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Hyperacid
Excessively acid.
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Hydrotympanum
Fluid accumulation in middle ear.
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Hydrotis
Fluid in the ear.
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Hydrosyringomyelia
Fluid accumulation in canal and substance of spinal cord.
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Hydrosalpinx
Fluid accumulation in fallopian tube. An occasion when watery fluid collects in one or both of the Fallopian tubes, causing swelling. The accumulation of watery fluid in one of the fallopian tubes, which becomes swollen. In intermittent hydrosalpinx so much fluid accumulates that some of it is forced into the womb. Distention of the fallopian…
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Hydrorachis
Watery accumulation in spinal canal.
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Hydrops
Fluid accumulation in tissues. An abnormal accumulation of fluid in fetal tissues. This condition can be detected by ultrasound and can include scalp edema (accumulation of fluid), ASCITES (abdominal edema), and fluid in the lungs. Fetal hydrops can lead to serious birth defects, including severely impaired intellectual or motor abilities. Termination of the pregnancy may…
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Hydroposia
The drinking of liquids.