Healthcare terms starting with H

310 terms

301. hypospadias (hy-poh-SPAY-dee-us) A birth defect in which the opening of the urethra (the tube through which urine leaves the body) is not in its normal place.
302. hypotension (HY-poh-TEN-shun) Abnormally low blood pressure.
303. hypothalamus (hye-po-THAL-uh-mus) The area of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
304. Hypothesis A tentative proposal made to explain certain observations or facts that requires further investigation to be verified.
305. hypothyroidism (HY-poh-THY-ROY-dih-zum) Too little thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold.
306. hypoxemia (HY-pok-SEE-mee-uh) A condition in which there is not enough oxygen in the blood.
307. Hypoxia A condition in which there is a decrease in the oxygen supply to a tissue. In cancer treatment, the level of hypoxia in a tumor may help predict the…
308. hypoxic Having too little oxygen.
309. Hysterectomy Surgery to remove the uterus and, sometimes, the cervix. When the uterus and the cervix are removed, it is called a total hysterectomy.
310. Hytrin (HY-trin) A drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.