Category: H

The use of microwave or radiofrequency energy to increase body temperature. This type of therapy, which is usually combined with chemotherapy or radiation, has been used in treating some malignancies and infectious diseases.  

Hyperplasia of the theca interna of the ovary. Hirsutism, amenorrhea, and an enlarged clitoris may be present.  

An exaggerated susceptibility to an antigen, chemical, disease, or other stimulus.  

Denoting excessive strength or tension.  

Producing or inducing increased sensitivity to an organism or drug.  

One of two metabolic diseases of amino acid metabolism that result in an excess of proline in the body.  

An increase in the resting potential of a cell membrane (e.g., a cell membrane of a neuron), causing the inside of the cell to become more negative. This change raises the threshold level for depolarization, thus making the cell relatively less sensitive to stimuli.  

A condition of having one extra chromosome and thus not balanced sets of chromosomes.  

An increased amount of phosphates in the urine.  

Increased alkaline phosphatase in the blood.