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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK Words: 116197

hypercyesis
Hypercyesia ... Synonym: superfetation. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Kyesis, pregnancy ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypercythemia
The presence of an abnormally high number of red blood cells in the circulating blood. ... Synonym: hypererythrocythemia. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Kytos, cell, + haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypercytochromia
Increased intensity of staining of a cell, especially blood cells. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Kytos, cell, + chroma, colour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypercytosis
Old term for any condition in which there is an abnormal increase in the number of cells in the circulating blood or the tissues; frequently used synonymously with leukocytosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperdiploid
Having a chromosome number greater than the diploid number. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperdipsia
Intense thirst that is relatively temporary. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Dipsa, thirst ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperdistention
Extreme distention. ... Synonym: superdistention. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperdynamia
Extreme violence or muscular restlessness. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Dynamis, force ... Hyperdynamia uteri, excessive uterine contractions in childbirth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperdynamic
Marked by hyperdynamia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperechoic
1. In ultrasonography, pertaining to material that produces echoes of higher amplitude or density than the surrounding medium. ... 2. Denoting a region in an ultrasound image in which the echoes are stronger than normal or than surrounding structures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperemesis
<clinical sign> Excessive vomiting. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

hyperemesis gravidarum
<obstetrics> A condition commonly seen in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy that is characterised by episodic vomiting, more pronounced in the morning. ... Thought to be secondary to a high level of human chorionic gonadotrophin in the bloodstream (which is normal in the first trimester). ... Synonym: morning sickness. ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hyperemetic
Marked by excessive vomiting. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperencephaly
A foetal developmental deficiency of the vault of the cranium, exposing the poorly formed brain. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Enkephalos, brain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperendemic disease
A disease that is constantly present at a high incidence and/or prevalence rate and affects all age groups equally. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypereosinophilia
A greater degree of abnormal increase in the number of eosinophilic granulocytes in the circulating blood or the tissues; e.g., in diseases where the degree of eosinophilia usually ranges from 10 to 30%, an increase to 50 or 60% (or more) might be regarded as hypereosinophilia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypereosinophilic syndrome
<syndrome> A heterogeneous group of disorders with the common feature of prolonged eosinophilia of unknown cause and associated organ system dysfunction, including the heart, central nervous system, kidneys, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and skin. There is a massive increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood, mimicking leukaemia, and …

hyperephidrosis
Synonym: hyperhidrosis. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Ephidrosis, perspiration ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperepithymia
Rarely used term for inordinate desire. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Epithymia, yearning ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperergasia
Increased or excessive functional activity. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Ergasia, work ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperergia
<immunology> A condition where the body has a much larger immune response to a given antigen than normal, including hypersensitive allergic reactions. ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hyperergic
Relating to hyperergia. ... Synonym: hypergic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperergic encephalitis
Encephalitis as a result of an immunologic allergic reaction of the nervous system to antigenic stimuli. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypererythrocythemia
Synonym for hypercythemia ... The presence of an abnormally high number of red blood cells in the circulating blood. ... Synonym: hypererythrocythemia. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Kytos, cell, + haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperesophoria
A tendency of one eye to deviate upward and inward, prevented by binocular vision. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Eso, inward, + phora, movement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperesthesia
Synonym for hyperaesthesia ... <neurology, physiology> A neurologic symptom where there is an unusual increased or altered sensitivity to sensory stimuli. ... Origin: Gr. Aisthesis = sensation ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hyperesthesia optica
Extreme sensitiveness of the eyes to light. ... See: photophobia, photosensitivity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperesthetic
Marked by hyperesthesia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypereuryprosopic
Pertaining to or characterised by a very low and wide face. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Eurys, wide, + prosopon, face ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperexophoria
A tendency of one eye to deviate upward and outward, prevented by binocular vision. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Exo, outward, + phora, movement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperextension
Extension of a limb or part beyond the normal limit. ... Synonym: overextension, superextension. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperextension-hyperflexion injury
Violence to the body causing the unsupported head to hyperextend and hyperflex the neck rapidly; does not imply any specific resultant trauma or pathology. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperferraemia
High serum iron level; found in haemochromatosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperfibrinogenaemia
An increased level of fibrinogen in the blood. ... Synonym: fibrinogenaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperfibrinolysis
Markedly increased fibrinolysis, as in subdural haematomas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperflexion
Flexion of a limb or part beyond the normal limit. ... Synonym: superflexion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperfocal distance
<microscopy> The nearest distance, h, at which a camera lens focuses the far distance (infinity). This gives the maximum depth of field, the nearest distance in focus is h/2. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...

hyperfolliculoidism
An obsolete term for excessive production of estradiol, as seen in new growths derived from the graafian follicles; a cause of abnormal uterine bleeding, e.g., metropathia haemorrhagica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperfractionation
<oncology> An increased number of smaller dosage treatments of radiation therapy. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

hyperfructosaemia
Elevated serum fructose levels. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperfunctional occlusion
Occlusal stress of tooth or teeth exceeding normal physiologic demands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergalactosis
Excessive secretion of milk. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Gala, milk, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergammaglobulinaemia
<biochemistry> Abnormally high blood levels of immunoglobulins (antibodies). ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

hyperganglionosis
Synonym for neuronal hyperplasia ... Increased numbers of ganglion cells with myenteric plexus hyperplasia and increased acetylcholinesterase activity in nerves of the mucosa and submucosa. Clinically, neuronal hyperplasia mimics Hirschprung's disease. Similar findings are seen in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome, type IIB, and in …

hypergasia
Diminished functional activity. ... Origin: G. Hypo (hyp-), under, + ergasia, work ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergenesis
Excessive development or redundant production of parts or organs of the body. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Genesis, production ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergenetic
Relating to hypergenesis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergenic teratosis
A teratosis in which there is a redundancy of parts. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergenitalism
Abnormally overdeveloped genitalia in adults or for the individual's age. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergeusia
Abnormal acuteness of the sense of taste. ... Synonym: gustatory hyperesthesia, oxygeusia. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Geusis, taste ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergia
Synonym for hyperergia ... <immunology> A condition where the body has a much larger immune response to a given antigen than normal, including hypersensitive allergic reactions. ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypergic
Synonym for hyperergic ... Relating to hyperergia. ... Synonym: hypergic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperglandular
Characterised by overactivity or increased size of a gland. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperglobulia
Hyperglobulism ... Old term for polycythemia. ... Origin: hyper-+ L. Globulus, globule ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperglobulinaemia
An abnormally large amount of globulins in the circulating blood plasma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperglobulinaemic purpura
Synonym for Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia ... <haematology> A condition characterised by proliferation of cells resembling lymphocytes or plasma cells in the bone marrow, anaemia, increased sedimentation rate and hyperglobulinaemia. Physical findings include mucosal bleeding, skin purpura and enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver and spleen …

hyperglobulinemic purpura
A condition characterised by proliferation of cells resembling lymphocytes or plasma cells in the bone marrow, anaemia, increased sedimentation rate and hyperglobulinaemia. Physical findings include mucosal bleeding, skin purpura and enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver and spleen. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

hyperglycaemia
<biochemistry> Too high a level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, a sign that diabetes is out of control. ... It occurs when the body does not have enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it does have to turn glucose into energy. Hyperglycaemia may be seen in diabetes mellitus, Cushing's disease and Cushing's syndrome. ... Signs of hyperglycaem …

hyperglycemia
Synonym for hyperglycaemia ... <biochemistry> Too high a level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, a sign that diabetes is out of control. ... It occurs when the body does not have enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it does have to turn glucose into energy. Hyperglycaemia may be seen in diabetes mellitus, Cushing's disease and Cushing's synd …

hyperglyceridemia
Elevated plasma concentration of glycerides, which usually are present within chylomicrons; normal if transiently present after absorption of a meal containing lipids, abnormal if a persistent state. ... Endogenous hyperglyceridemia, type IV familial hyperlipoproteinaemia or, more commonly, a nonfamilial sporadic variety. ... Exogenous hyperglyceride …

hyperglycinaemia
Elevated plasma glycine concentration. ... Ketotic hyperglycinaemia, an inherited metabolic defect which results from a deficiency of propionyl Coenzyme A carboxylase, the enzyme that converts propionate to methylmalonate; the enzyme requires biotin as a cofactor; clinically, affected infants have overwhelming illness, with lethargy, metabolic acido …

hyperglycinuria
Enhanced urinary excretion of glycine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperglycogenolysis
Excessive glycogenolysis. ... Origin: hyper-+ glycogen + G. Lysis, loosening ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperglycorrhachia
Excessive sugar in the cerebrospinal fluid. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Glykys, sweet, + rhachis, spine ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperglycosaemia
Synonym for hyperglycaemia ... <biochemistry> Too high a level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, a sign that diabetes is out of control. ... It occurs when the body does not have enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it does have to turn glucose into energy. Hyperglycaemia may be seen in diabetes mellitus, Cushing's disease and Cushing's synd …

hyperglycosuria
Persistent excretion of unusually large amounts of glucose in the urine; i.e., an extreme degree of glucosuria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperglyoxylaemia
Enhanced plasma (and possibly tissue) concentrations of glyoxylate; may develop during thiamine deficiency. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergnosis
1. Projection of inner conflicts into the environment. ... 2. Exaggerated perception, such as the expansion of an isolated thought. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Gnosis, knowledge ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergonadism
A clinical state resulting from enhanced secretion of gonadal hormones. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergonadotrophic
<endocrinology> Increased production of gonad-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary gland. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

hypergonadotropic
Indicating an increased production or excretion of gonadotropic hormones. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergonadotropic hypogonadism
Defective gonadal development or function of the gonads, resulting from elevated levels of gonadotropins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergranulosis
Increased thickness of the granular layer of the epidermis, associated with hyperkeratosis. ... Origin: hyper-+ (stratum) granulosum + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergravity
Condition wherein the force of gravity is greater than or is increased above that on the surface of the earth. This is expressed as being greater than 1 g. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hyperguanidinaemia
A condition in which there is an abnormally large amount of guanidine in the circulating blood. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypergynecosmia
Overdevelopment of secondary sex characteristics of the mature female or their precocious development in the young girl. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Gyne, woman, + kosmeo, to decorate ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperhedonia
Hyperhedonism ... 1. The feeling of an abnormally great pleasure in any act or from any happening. ... 2. Sexual erethism. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Hedone, pleasure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperhemoglobinaemia
An unusually large amount of haemoglobin in the circulating blood plasma; i.e., much more than that ordinarily observed in most examples of haemoglobinaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperheparinaemia
Elevated plasma concentrations of heparin; believed to be the cause of a heritable bleeding tendency. Genetic evidence of autosomal inheritance is slender. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperhidrosis
Excessive perspiration. Also called hyperidrosis, polyhidrosis and polyidrosis. ... Origin: Gr. Hidrosis = sweating ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

hyperhidrosis oleosa
seborrhoea oleosa ...

hyperhydration
Excess water content of the body; may result from the intravenous administration of unduly large amounts of glucose solution. ... Synonym: overhydration. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperhydrochloria
Synonym for hyperchlorhydria ... Presence of an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. ... Synonym: chlorhydria, hyperhydrochloria. ... Origin: hyper-+ chlorhydric (acid) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperhydrochloridia
Excessive acid secretion by the stomach; associated with peptic ulcer disease. ... Origin: hyper + hydrochloric, acid + -ia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperhydropexy
Increased fixation of water in tissues. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Hydor, water, + pegnymi, to fasten ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperhydroxyprolinaemia
Synonym for hydroxyprolinaemia ... A metabolic disorder characterised by enhanced plasma concentrations and urinary excretion of free hydroxyproline, and associated with severe mental retardation; autosomal recessive inheritance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypericin
<protein> A compound derived from the herb St. John's wort. It is an experimental treatment for HIV and human papillornavirus (HPV). Hypericin inhibits the assembly and shedding of virus particles in infected cells. A synthetic version has been developed. Hypericin's main side effect is extreme photosensitivity. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

hyperidrosis
Synonym for hyperhidrosis ... Excessive perspiration. Also called hyperidrosis, polyhidrosis and polyidrosis. ... Origin: Gr. Hidrosis = sweating ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

hyperimidodipeptiduria
Elevated levels of imidodipeptides (e.g., Xaa-Pro) in the urine; due to a deficiency of prolidase. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperimmune
A state where the bodys immune system is extremely reactive against a particular antigen when it normally would not be. This occurs when the antigen is introduced into the body in large amounts (for example: by repeated injections) such that lots of hyperimmune antibodies build up against it. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

hyperimmune antibody
An antibody which occurs in a hyperimmune individual and which targets the antigen that has brought on the hyperimmunity. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

hyperimmune serum
Serum prepared from animals that have recently received repeated injections or applications of a chosen antigen, thus the serum should contain a very high concentration of polyclonal antibodies against that antigen. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

hyperimmunity
A high degree of immunity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperimmunization
1. The induction of a heightened state of immunity by the administration of repeated doses of antigen, often used in allergy desensitization. ... 2. Passively acquired immunity by the injection of hyperimmune gamma globulin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome
<syndrome> An immunodeficiency disorder characterised by high levels of plasma IgE concentrations, a leukocyte chemotactic defect, and recurrent staphylococcal infections of the skin, upper respiratory tract, and other sites. ... Synonym: Job syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperindicanaemia
An unusually large amount of indican in the circulating blood; i.e., greater than that observed in most instances of indicanaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperinfection
Infection by very large numbers of organisms as a result of immunologic deficiency. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperinosaemia
A greatly increased quantity of fibrinogen in the circulating blood; under certain conditions, unusually large amounts of fibrin may be formed, thereby resulting in a greater degree of coagulability of the blood. ... Synonym: hyperinosis. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Is (in-), fibre, + haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hyperinsulinaemia
Excessively high blood insulin levels. It should be differentiated from hyperinsulinism, excessive secretion of insulin by the pancreatic islets, in that hyperinsulinaemia may be the result of a variety of conditions, such as obesity and pregnancy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hyperinsulinism
A state in which too much insulin is present in the blood (which may result from too much insulin being made and secreted by the pancreas), thus causing blood glucose (a type of sugar) levels to become too low, which may then result in insulin shock. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...