hyperinosis |
<medicine> A condition of the blood, characterised by an abnormally large amount of fibrin, as in many inflammatory diseases. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Over +, strength, fibre. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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hyperinsulinaemia |
Excessively high blood insulin levels. It should be differentiated from hyperinsulinism, excessive secretion of insulin by the pancreatic islets, in that hyperinsulinaemia may be the result of a variety of conditions, such as obesity and pregnancy. (12 Dec 1998) |
hyperinsulinism |
A state in which too much insulin is present in the blood (which may result from too much insulin being made and secreted by the pancreas), thus causing blood glucose (a type of sugar) levels to become too low, which may then result in insulin shock. (09 Oct 1997) |
hyperinvolution |
An extreme reduction in size of the uterus, after childbirth, below the normal size of the nongravid organ. Synonym: hyperinvolution. (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperion |
The god of the sun; in the later mythology identified with Apollo, and distinguished for his beauty. "So excellent a king; that was, to this, Hyperion to a satyr." (Shak) Origin: L, fr. Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
hyperisotonic |
Of a fluid, sufficiently concentrated to cause osmotic shrinkage of cells immersed in it. Note that a mildly hyperosmotic solution is not necessarily hypertonic for viable cells, that are capable of regulating their volumes by active transport. See: hypotonic, isotonic. (18 Nov 1997) |
hyperkalaemia |
<biochemistry> Abnormal elevation of serum potassium level. Can result in cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. Conditions which may cause an increase in blood potassium include kidney failure, haemolytic anaemia, chemotherapy and drug side effects. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood (29 Sep 1997) |
hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis |
A form of periodic paralysis in which the serum potassium level is elevated during attacks; onset occurs in infancy, attacks are frequent but relatively mild, and myotonia is often present; autosomal dominant inheritance. (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperkaliaemia |
<biochemistry> Abnormal elevation of serum potassium level. Can result in cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. Conditions which may cause an increase in blood potassium include kidney failure, haemolytic anaemia, chemotherapy and drug side effects. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood (29 Sep 1997) |
hyperkaluresis |
Excessive urinary excretion of potassium. Origin: hyper-+ Mod. L. Kalium, potassium, + G. Oureo, to urinate (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperkeratinization |
1. Hypertrophy of the corneous layer of the skin. 2a. Any of various conditions marked by hyperkeratosis. 2b. A disease of cattle marked by thickening and wringling of the hide and formation of papillary outgrowths on the buccal mucous membranes, often accompanied by watery discharge from eyes and nose, diarrhoea, loss of condition and abortion of pregnant animals and now believed to result from ingestion of the chlorinated naphthalene of various lubricating oils. (18 Nov 1997) |
hyperkeratomycosis |
Thickening of the horny layer of the skin due to mycotic infection. (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperkeratosis |
1. Hypertrophy of the corneous layer of the skin. 2a. Any of various conditions marked by hyperkeratosis. 2b. A disease of cattle marked by thickening and wringling of the hide and formation of papillary outgrowths on the buccal mucous membranes, often accompanied by watery discharge from eyes and nose, diarrhoea, loss of condition and abortion of pregnant animals and now believed to result from ingestion of the chlorinated naphthalene of various lubricating oils. (18 Nov 1997) |
hyperkeratosis congenita |
most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. (12 Dec 1998) |
hyperkeratosis eccentrica |
A rare, chronic, progressive autosomal dominant disorder seen most often in males and usually appearing in early childhood. It is characterised by the formation of slightly atrophic patches surrounded by an elevated, keratotic border. (12 Dec 1998) |