Category: H

A tumor in which the tissue differs from that in which it is growing.  

The spread of tuberculosis from a primary site to another site via the bloodstream. Tuberculosis disseminated through the bloodstream.  

A fine tremor occurring in hysteria. It may be limited to one extremity or generalized.  

Transplantation in which the transplant occupies the same location in the host as it had in the donor.  

Transplantation in which the transplant is placed in a different location in the host than it had been in the donor.  

Transplantation of a part from one individual to another individual of the same or a closely related species.  

Surgical transplantation of the heart from a patient who died of trauma or a disease that left the heart intact and capable of functioning in the recipient. The only absolute contraindications are uncontrollable cancer or infection, irreversible pulmonary vascular disease, or a separate life-threatening disease; in general, however, patients over 65 years, those with severe…

A surgical procedure for placing plugs of skin containing hair follicles from one body site to another. This time consuming technique is used to treat baldness.  

The development in young children of specific behavior patterns for performing basic activities such as eating, dressing, using the toilet, and sleeping.  

Traction applied to the head as in the treatment of injuries to cervical vertebrae. A pulling force applied to the head, commonly used in treating injuries of the neck.