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Radical hysterectomy
The surgical removal of the uterus, tubes, ovaries, adjacent lymph nodes, and part of the vagina.
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Pan hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
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Cesarean hysterectomy
The surgical removal of the uterus at the time of cesarean section.
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Abdominal hysterectomy
The removal of the uterus through an abdominal incision. The surgical procedure you are referring to is known as abdominal hysterectomy. It involves the removal of the uterus (womb) through an incision made in the abdomen. Abdominal hysterectomy is typically performed for various reasons, such as the treatment of conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine…
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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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