Category: H

Intense fear, revulsion, or dread caused by seeing or hearing something that is terrifying, shocking, or perceived to be life-threatening to the individual or to others.  

The sum of all points in space that have a corresponding point on the retina of the eye.  

The stimulating effect of a low dose of a substance that is toxic in higher doses.  

Despair; loss of faith in the possibility of a positive outcome. Loss of trust in one’s prospects may give rise to depression, desperation, or antisocial behaviors.  

The stress used to stretch or compress a body is proportional to the strain as long as the elastic limits of the body have not been exceeded.  

A cactuslike herb promoted as a dietary supplement for weight loss. There is no evidence that the herb is effective, and its potentially toxic effects on the liver make it an unwise choice for dieters.  

To convey honor upon a person, especially while writing or speaking about an individual.  

A disease remission, used especially to describe the brief period after the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus during which no insulin therapy is required.  

The formation of a zygote by the union of gametes that have one or more identical alleles.  

One organ or part similar in form and function to another, as one of two paired parts or organs.