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Bleeding into the front chamber of the eye. Hyphema refers to the presence of blood in the front chamber of the eye, typically a result of an injury that tears a tiny blood vessel in the iris or ciliary body. Initially, this may lead to hazy vision, but the blood generally dissipates within a few…

A condition in which there is too much plasma in the blood. An increase in the volume of circulating blood above the normal range.  

A condition in which the mucous membranes in the nose become thicker. Rhinitis marked by thickening and swelling of the nasal mucosa.  

Associated with hypertrophy.  

An increased rigidity and spasticity of the muscles. An abnormal increase in muscle tone. Hypertonia is a symptom of certain genetic disorders and may result in arm or leg deformities. When hypertonia is caused by damage to the central nervous system, it is usually called spasticity. Hypertonia refers to heightened muscle rigidity. This condition can…

Changes in the retina caused by local bleeding and a restricted blood supply that threaten eyesight, as the condition indicates that the blood pressure is excessively high. Retinopathy associated with hypertension, toxemia of pregnancy, or glomerulonephritis. Findings on physical examination include a hazy retina, blurred disk margins, distention of retinal arteries, retinal hemorrhages, and white…

A headache caused by high blood pressure.  

Referring to a person who reacts more strongly than usual to an antigen. Prone to respond abnormally to the presence of a particular antigen, which may cause a variety of tissue reactions ranging from serum sickness to an allergy (such as hay fever) or, at the severest, to anaphylactic shock. It is thought that when…

A condition in which too much of a substance is secreted.  

Unusually deep or fast breathing, e.g. after physical exercise.