Category: H

  • High-rish HPV type

    A constituent of the human papillomavirus (HPV) lineage, which has connections with the progression of cervical cancer and the emergence of precancerous lesions.  

  • High spot

    In the realm of dental matters, there exists a distinct phenomenon whereby a certain area of a tooth or a dental restoration elicits an abnormal or uncomfortable sensation due to its premature contact with the opposing tooth, preceding the harmonious meeting of other teeth in the dental arch.  

  • Heterotrophic transplantation

    In certain medical circumstances, a distinctive approach may be undertaken wherein a donor liver is introduced to a separate anatomical location, while the ailing liver, afflicted by disease, is deliberately left undisturbed within its original position.  

  • Heterotopic bone

    In the aftermath of a surgical procedure, it is not uncommon for an anomalous bony growth to emerge in the vicinity of the hip joint. This excess skeletal formation, which materializes as a result of the body’s reparative mechanisms, serves as an unanticipated outcome of the surgical intervention.  

  • Herpes zoster virus

    Within the realm of infectious microorganisms, there exists a particularly intense and transient viral assailant that directs its onslaught towards the nerve cells residing at the core of each spinal nerve. This ferocious intruder is known to induce acute inflammation, accompanied by the emergence of distinct cutaneous eruptions along the terminal extensions of sensory nerves.…

  • Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer

    Lynch syndrome refers to an inherited form of colorectal cancer that is distinguished by the absence of polyp formation.  

  • Henipavirus

    A group of viruses belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family, known to date for encompassing solely the nipah and hendra viruses.  

  • Hendra

    A viral pathogen closely associated with the nipah virus, which caused infections in horses and humans within Australia during the year 1994.  

  • Hemoptysis

    Coughing up blood originating from the lungs or the presence of blood in the sputum. Coughing up blood, known as hemoptysis, can occur in various situations, including bronchitis, a severe cold with mucus discharge, or as an initial indicator of a lung growth or active tuberculosis. Occasionally, though, the source of the blood isn’t the…

  • Hemoglobin S

    Hemoglobin formed in conjunction with the sickle cell trait; the beta-globin molecules of hemoglobin S exhibit flaws in their structure.