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

hypnagogue
An agent that induces sleep. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Agogos, leading ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnalgia
Pain occurring during sleep. ... Synonym: dream pain. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Algos, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnapagogic
Denoting a state similar to the hypnagogic, through which the mind passes in coming out of sleep; denoting also hallucinations experienced at such time. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Apo, from, + agogos, leading ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnesthesia
Synonym: drowsiness. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Aisthesis, sensation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnic
Relating to or causing sleep. ... Origin: G. Hypnikos, relating to sleep ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypno-
Sleep, hypnosis. ... Origin: G. Hypnos ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnoanalysis
Psychoanalysis or other psychotherapy which employs hypnosis as an adjunctive technique. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnoanalytic
Pertaining to hypnoanalysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnocatharsis
Ventilation of suppressed or repressed emotional tension, conflicts, and anxiety under hypnosis. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Katharsis, purification ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnocinematograph
An obsolete term for somnocinematograph. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Kinema, movement, + graphe, a record ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnodontics
Hypnosis as applied to the practice of dentistry. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Odous, tooth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnogenesis
The induction of sleep or of the hypnotic state. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Genesis, production ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnogenic spot
A pressure-sensitive point on the body of certain susceptible persons, which, when pressed, causes the induction of sleep. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnoid state
A drowsy or sleeplike state artificially induced by a hypnotist in individuals of higher than average levels of suggestibility. ... See: hypnosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnoidal
Resembling hypnosis; denoting the subwaking state, a mental condition intermediate between sleeping and waking. ... See: hypnagogic. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnophobia
<psychology> Morbid fear of falling asleep. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnopompic
<psychology> Denoting the occurrence of visions or dreams during the drowsy state following sleep. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Pompe, procession ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnopompic hallucination
<psychology> Vivid hallucinations that occur when wakening from sleep; occurs with narcolepsy, but grouped with hypnagogic hallucination. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnopompic image
<psychology> Imagery occurring after the sleeping state and before complete wakefulness; similar to hypnagogic imagery except for the time of occurrence. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnosis
<procedure> A state of heightened awareness and focused concentration that can be used to manipulate the perception of pain. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

hypnotherapy
1. Psychotherapeutic treatment by means of hypnotism. ... 2. Treatment of disease by inducing a trance-like sleep. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnotic
<pharmacology> A drug that acts to induce sleep, drowsiness or to reduce psychological excitement or anxiety. ... Origin: Gr. Hypnotikos ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypnotic psychotherapy
Psychotherapy based on hypnosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnotic relationship
Relationship between hypnotiser, or hypnotist, and the hypnotised, or hypnotee. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnotic sleep
Synonym for hypnosis ... <procedure> A state of heightened awareness and focused concentration that can be used to manipulate the perception of pain. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

hypnotic state
Synonym for hypnosis ... <procedure> A state of heightened awareness and focused concentration that can be used to manipulate the perception of pain. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

hypnotic suggestion
See: minor hypnosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnotise
To induct one into hypnosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnotism
A form of sleep or somnambulism brought on by artificial means, in which there is an unusual suspension of some powers, and an unusual activity of others. It is induced by an action upon the nerves, through the medium of the senses, as in persons of very feeble organization, by gazing steadly at a very bright object held before the eyes, or by pres …

hypnotist
One who practices hypnotism. ... Synonym: hypnologist. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnotoid
Resembling hypnosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypnozoite
<microbiology> Exoerythrocytic schizozoite of Plasmodium vivax or Plasmodium Ovale in the human liver, characterised by delayed primary development; thought to be responsible for malarial relapse. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypo-
1. <prefix> A prefix signifying a less quantity, deficient, below normal or a low state or degree, of that denoted by the word with which it is joined, or position under or beneath. For example, hypocalcaemia is olow calcium in the blood. ... 2. <chemistry> A prefix denoting that the element to the name of which it is prefixed enters wit …

hypoacidity
<physiology> A lower than normal degree of acidity, as of the gastric juice. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoacusis
<otolaryngology> Slightly diminished auditory sensitivity, with hearing threshold levels above the normal limit so that the impairment is measurable in decibels. ... Origin: Gr. Akousis = hearing ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypoadenia
Any deficiency in the function of a glandular organ or tissue. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Aden, gland ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoadrenalism
<endocrinology> Reduced adrenocortical function. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoaesthesia
<neurology, physiology> A condition where the body is much less sensitive than normal to stimulation from such things as light, touch, or pain. ... Compare: hyperaesthesia. ... Origin: Gr. Aisthesis = sensation ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypoalbuminaemia
<biochemistry> An abnormally low concentration of albumin in the blood. ... Synonym: hypalbuminaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoaldosteronism
<biochemistry, endocrinology> Aldosterone deficiency, usually associated with hypoadrenalism, and characterised by hypotension, dehydration, and a tendency to excrete excessive amounts of sodium. ... A selective aldosterone deficiency resulting from low renin production is called hyporeninaemic hypoaldosteronism. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypoaldosteronuria
<biochemistry> Abnormally low levels of aldosterone in the urine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoalgesia
Synonym: hypalgesia. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Algesis, a sense of pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoalimentation
Synonym for subalimentation ... A condition of insufficient nourishment. ... Synonym: hypoalimentation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoallergenic
<pharmacology> Describes substances (like medicine, cosmetics, toiletries) which are very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. ... Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

hypoazoturia
<biochemistry> Excretion of abnormally small quantities of nonprotein nitrogenous material (especially urea) in the urine. ... Synonym: hypazoturia. ... Origin: hypo-+ Fr. Azote, nitrogen, + G. Ouron, urine ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypobaria
Synonym for hypobarism ... <physiology> Dysbarism resulting from decreasing barometric pressure on the body without hypoxia; gas in body cavities tends to expand, and gases dissolved in body fluids tend to come out of solution as bubbles. ... Compare: decompression sickness. ... Synonym: hypobaria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypobaric
1. <physics> Pertaining to pressure of ambient gases below 1 atmosphere. ... 2. <chemistry> With respect to solutions, less dense than the diluent or medium; e.g., in spinal anaesthesia, a hypobaric solution has a density lower than that of spinal fluid. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Baros, weight ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypobaric spinal anaesthesia
<anaesthetics> Spinal anaesthesia in which spread of local anaesthetic solution in the subarachnoid space is controlled by adjusting the position of the patient when the density of the local anaesthetic solution is made less than the density of cerebrospinal fluid (i.e., hypobaric) by the addition of distilled water. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypobarism
<physiology> Dysbarism resulting from decreasing barometric pressure on the body without hypoxia; gas in body cavities tends to expand, and gases dissolved in body fluids tend to come out of solution as bubbles. ... Compare: decompression sickness. ... Synonym: hypobaria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypobaropathy
<physiology> Sickness produced by reduced barometric pressure; not always distinguished from hypobarism and altitude sickness. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Baros, weight, + pathos, suffering ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypobetalipoproteinaemia
<biochemistry> A disease in which the low density lipoprotein (beta-lipoprotein) concentrations are far below normal. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypobranchial eminence
<anatomy> A median elevation in the floor of the embryonic pharynx caudal to the tuberculum impar. ... It merges laterally with the ventral part of the second and third branchial arches, and in later development is incorporated in the root of the tongue. ... Synonym: copula linguae, His' copula. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypobromite
<chemistry> A salt of hypobromous acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypobromous acid
<chemical> An acid, HOBr, the aqueous solution of which possesses oxidizing and bleaching properties. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocalcaemia
<biochemistry> Abnormally low calciumconcentration, that can result in muscle cramps, abdominal cramps, spasms, and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes. ... Low blood calcium can be seen in cases of hypoparathyroidism, low vitamin D intake, pregnancy, osteomalacia and certain kidney diseases. Normal blood calcium should be in the range of 8.5 to …

hypocalcaemic cataract
<ophthalmology> A cataract occurring with low serum calcium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocalcemia
Synonym for hypocalcaemia ... <biochemistry> Abnormally low calciumconcentration, that can result in muscle cramps, abdominal cramps, spasms, and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes. ... Low blood calcium can be seen in cases of hypoparathyroidism, low vitamin D intake, pregnancy, osteomalacia and certain kidney diseases. Normal blood calcium shou …

hypocalcification
<biochemistry> Deficient calcification of bone or teeth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocapnia
<biochemistry, physiology> Deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood, resulting from hyperventilation and eventually leading to alkalosis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypocarbia
Synonym for hypocapnia ... <biochemistry, physiology> Deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood, resulting from hyperventilation and eventually leading to alkalosis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypocelom
<embryology> Rarely used term for the ventral portion of the celom, or body cavity, of the embryo. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Koilos, hollow ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochloraemia
<biochemistry> An abnormally low level of chloride ions in the circulating blood. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochloraemic
Pertaining to or characterised by hypochloraemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochlorhydria
<physiology> Presence of an abnormally small amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. ... Synonym: hypohydrochloria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochlorous acid
<chemical> An oxyacid of chlorine containing monovalent chlorine that acts as an oxidizing or reducing agent. ... It is derived from chlorine, not known in a pure state, but forming various salts, called hypochlorites. ... Chemical name: Hypochlorous acid ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypochloruria
<biochemistry> Excretion of abnormally small quantities of chloride ions in the urine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocholesteraemia
Synonym for hypocholesterolaemia ... <biochemistry> The presence of abnormally small amounts of cholesterol in the circulating blood. ... Synonym: hypocholesteraemia, hypocholesterinaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocholesterinaemia
Synonym for hypocholesterolaemia ... <biochemistry> The presence of abnormally small amounts of cholesterol in the circulating blood. ... Synonym: hypocholesteraemia, hypocholesterinaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocholesterolaemia
<biochemistry> The presence of abnormally small amounts of cholesterol in the circulating blood. ... Synonym: hypocholesteraemia, hypocholesterinaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocholia
Rarely used term for oligocholia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochondriac
1. <psychiatry> Affected, characterised, or produced, by hypochondriasis. ... 2. <anatomy> Of or pertaining to hypochondria, or the hypochondriac regions. A region on either side of the abdomen beneath the cartilages of the false ribs, beside the epigastric, and above the lumbar, region. ... Origin: Gr. Affocated in the hypochondrium: cf. …

hypochondriac region
<anatomy> The region on each side of the abdomen covered by the costal cartilages; it is lateral to the epigastric region. ... Synonym: regio hypochondriaca, hypochondrium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochondriacal
Relating to or suffering from hypochondriasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochondriacal melancholia
<psychiatry> Melancholia with many associated physical complaints, often with little basis in fact. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochondriacal neurosis
Synonym for hypochondriasis ... <psychiatry> A mental disorder characterised by a preoccupation with bodily functions and the interpretation of normal sensations (such as heart beats, sweating, peristaltic action and bowel movements) or minor abnormalities (such as a runny nose, minor aches and pains or slightly swollen lymph nodes) as indicat …

hypochondrial reflex
<neurology> A quick inspiration induced by sharp pressure beneath the costal margin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochondriasis
<psychiatry> A mental disorder characterised by a preoccupation with bodily functions and the interpretation of normal sensations (such as heart beats, sweating, peristaltic action and bowel movements) or minor abnormalities (such as a runny nose, minor aches and pains or slightly swollen lymph nodes) as indications of highly disturbing probl …

hypochondroplasia
<paediatrics> Dwarfism similar to but milder than achondroplasia and neither seen with achondroplasia in the same families nor evident until mid-childhood; the skull and facies are normal; autosomal dominant inheritance. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Chondros, cartilage, + plasis, a molding ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochordal
<anatomy> On the ventral side of the spinal cord. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Chorde, cord ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochromasia
Synonym for hypochromia ... <haematology> An anaemic condition in which the percentage of haemoglobin in the red blood cells is less than the normal range. ... Synonym: hypochromasia, hypochromatism, hypochrosis. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Chroma, colour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochromatic
<pathology> Containing a small amount of pigment, or less than the normal amount for the individual tissue. ... Synonym: hypochromic. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Chroma, colour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochromatism
<haematology> The condition of being hypochromatic. ... Synonym: hypochromia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochromia
<haematology> An anaemic condition in which the percentage of haemoglobin in the red blood cells is less than the normal range. ... Synonym: hypochromasia, hypochromatism, hypochrosis. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Chroma, colour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochromic
Synonym: hypochromatic. ... 2. Denoting decrease in light absorption with a shift in lambdainferior to a lower wavelength. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochromic anaemia
Anaemia characterised by a decrease in the ratio of the weight of haemoglobin to the volume of the erythrocyte, i.e., the mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration is less than normal; the individual cells contain less haemoglobin than they could have under optimal conditions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochromic effect
A phenomenon in which an individual molecule, containing several chromophores, has a certain absorptivity (or optical density) at a given wavelength that is less than the sum of the optical densities of the individual chromophores (at that same wavelength). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochromic microcytic anaemia
Anaemia due to iron deficiency or thalassaemia, and characterised by lower than normal mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular haemoglobin, and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochromicity
<chemistry> A decrease in the optical density of a solution with nucleic acids in it such that it is less able to absorb ultraviolet radiation, which occurs when single-stranded nucleic acid molecules renature into double-stranded molecules. ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypochrosis
Synonym: hypochromia. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Chrosis, a tinting ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypochylia
Rarely used term for oligochylia. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Chylos, juice ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocinesis
Synonym for hypokinesis ... Hypokinesia ... Diminished or slow movement. ... Synonym: hypocinesis, hypocinesia, hypomotility. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Kinesis, movement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocitraturia
Abnormally low concentration of citrate in the urine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocomplementemia
A condition in which one or another component of complement is lacking or reduced in amount; associated with immune complex diseases and cases of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis in which nephritic factor is present. Various autosomal forms are known, domimant and recessive . ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocomplementemic vasculitis
Synonym for urticarial vasculitis ... Cutaneous lesions resembling urticaria but lasting more than 24 hours, with biopsy findings of leukocytoclastic vasculitis and variable systemic changes, usually with hypocomplementemia. ... Synonym: hypocomplementemic vasculitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocone
The distolingual cusp of an upper molar tooth. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Konos, pine cone ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoconid
The distobuccal cusp of a lower molar tooth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoconule
The distal, or fifth, cusp of an upper molar tooth. ... Origin: hypo-+ Mod. L. Dim. Of L. Conus, cone ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoconulid
The distal, or fifth, cusp of a lower molar tooth. ... Origin: hypo-+ Mod. L. Dim. Of L. Conus, cone ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocorticoidism
Synonym for adrenocortical insufficiency ... Loss, to varying degrees, of adrenocortical function. ... Synonym: hypocorticoidism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocotyl
<plant biology> Part of the axis of a plant embryo or seedling between the point of insertion of the cotyledon and the top of the radicle (root). In some etiolated seedlings, the hypocotyl is greatly extended. ... (11 Jan 1998) ...