Category: H
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Hysterography
A recording of the frequency and intensity of contractions of the uterus.
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Hysterocele
A hernia of the uterus, especially when gravid.
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Hysteresis
The failure of related phenomena to keep pace with each other.
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Hyrtl’s anastomosis
An occasional looplike anastomosis between the right and left hypoglossal nerves in geniohyoid muscle.
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Hypsokinesis
A tendency to fall backward when standing or walking; seen in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.
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Hypsiconchous
Having an orbital index of about 85 degrees.
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Hypsicephaly
The condition of having a skull with a cranial index greater than 75.1 degrees.
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Hypsicephalic
Having a skull with a cranial index greater than 75.1 degrees.
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Hypoxic lap swimming
A practice by competitive swimmers of holding their breath for a number of laps in order to increase the tolerance to oxygen debt during races. The practice is potentially dangerous and may lead to drowning.
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Histotoxic hypoxia
Hypoxia due to inability of the tissues to use oxygen.