hypernephronia |
<radiology> Hypernephroma, renal cell carcinoma, arises from proximal collecting tubule, 10% bilateral adenocarcinoma types: papillary, alveolar, onchocytoma vascularity, 85% hypervascular (require pre-op embolization), 10% hypovascular (usually papillary type), 5% avascular associated with: tuberous sclerosis, von Hippel-Lindau syndrome see also: staging (12 Dec 1998) |
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hypernoea |
<physiology> Abnormal breathing, due to slightly deficient arterialization of the blood; in distinction from eupnoea. See Eupnoea, and Dispnoea. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Over +, breath. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
hypernoia |
1. Great rapidity of thought. 2. Excessive mental activity or imagination of the type seen in the manic phase of manic depression. See: depression, hyperpragia. Origin: hyper-+ G. Noeo, to think (05 Mar 2000) |
hypernomic |
Uncontrolled to excess. Origin: hyper-+ G. Nomos, law (05 Mar 2000) |
hypernutrition |
Overeating leading to obesity. Synonym: hypernutrition. (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperoartia |
<zoology> An order of marsipobranchs including the lampreys. The suckerlike moth contains numerous teeth; the nasal opening is in the middle of the head above, but it does not connect with the mouth. See Cyclostoma, and Lamprey. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
hyperoncotic |
Indicating an oncotic pressure higher than normal, e.g., of blood plasma. (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperonychia |
Hypertrophy of the nails. Origin: hyper-+ G. Onyx, (onych-), nail (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperope |
One suffering from hyperopia. Synonym: hypermetrope. (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperopia |
Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs when a refractive error in which light rays entering the eye are focused behind the retina. This condition is easily corrected with corrective lenses or contact lenses. (27 Sep 1997) |
hyperopic |
Pertaining to hyperopia. (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperopic astigmatism |
That form of astigmatism in which one meridian is hyperopic and the one at right angle to it is without a refractive error. Synonym: simple hyperopic astigmatism. (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperorality |
A condition in which inappropriate objects are placed in the mouth. Origin: hyper-+ L. Os (or-), mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperorchidism |
An obsolete term for increased size or functioning of the testes. Origin: hyper-+ G. Orchis, testis (05 Mar 2000) |
hyperorexia |
Synonym: bulimia nervosa. Origin: hyper-+ G. Orexis, appetite (05 Mar 2000) |
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hyperglycemia
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Abnormally high blood sugar.
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Hypericum perforatum
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St. John's wort. An herbal product sold as an over-the-counter treatment for depression. It is being studied for its ability to lessen certain side effects of cancer treatment.
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hyperthyroidism
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Too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight loss, chest pain, cramps, diarrhea, and nervousness. Also called overactive thyroid.
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hyperkeratosis
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A condition marked by thickening of the outer layer of the skin, which is made of keratin (a tough, protective protein). It can result from normal use (corns, calluses), chronic inflammation (eczema), or genetic disorders (X-linked ichthyosis, ichthyosis vulgaris).
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hypernephroma
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The most common type of kidney cancer. It begins in the lining of the renal tubules in the kidney. The renal tubules filter the blood and produce urine. Also called renal cell cancer.
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