Category: H
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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
The name given to a particular kind of goiter caused by autoimmune disease. Although the thyroid gland is enlarged, there is often evidence of hypothyroidism. Autoimmune disease causing an inflamed thyroid gland.
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Hyperlability
Marked instability; high changeability.
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Hyperaldosteronism
An increase in the level of aldosterone, a hormone that is secreted from the adrenal gland and causes retention of sodium and water by the kidney; overproduction of aldosterone produces hypertension. Excessive production of aldosterone altering the regulation of potassium and sodium exchange in the distal renal tubule. The excessive production of aldosterone by the…
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Hooked
Curved at the tip.
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Herbs
Fleshy, nonwoody plants. A plant without a persistent woody stem above ground. In botany, a nonwoody plant annual, biennial, or perennial whose aerial portion is relatively short lived (in the temperate zone, only a single growing season). A plant which can be used in preparing medicines. In botany, any plant that does not have permanent…
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Hymenium
The spore-bearing layer of a fruit body. A fertile layer in a fructification.
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Hygrophanous
Appearing one color when wet and then changing to a different, faded color when moisture is lost.
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Horripilation
When the body hairs stand on end.
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Homoeopathic
System of medicine that uses remedies that are similar to the symptoms, i.e. it uses homoeopathic doses of coffee to treat insomnia.
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Hanuman
The monkey god, loyal to Lord Rama. He is the symbol of fearlessness and loyalty. He brought the mountain of healing herbs, Ritigala, from India to Sri Lanka.