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Glossary You can always search for entries (regexp permitted). Begins with Contains Exactly matches All All There are 408 entries in the glossary. Pages: «1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 » Term Definition Homonymous Having the same description, name, or term.   Hot flashes A temporary feeling of heat in the face, neck and upper body, causing the skin to become flushed and sweaty.   HPV A double-stranded DNA virus of the genus Papillomavirus (species Human papillomavirus) that has numerous genotypes causing various human warts (as the common warts of the extremities, plantar warts, and genital warts) including some associated with the production of cervical cancer -- called also HPV   Human immunodeficiency virus Any of several retroviruses and especially HIV-1 that infect and destroy helper T cells of the immune system causing the marked reduction in their numbers that is diagnostic of AIDS -- called also AIDS virus, HIV   Human Papilloma Virus A double-stranded DNA virus of the genus Papillomavirus (species Human papillomavirus) that has numerous genotypes causing various human warts (as the common warts of the extremities, plantar warts, and genital warts) including some associated with the production of cervical cancer -- called also HPV   Human Papillomavirus A double-stranded DNA virus of the genus Papillomavirus (species Human papillomavirus) that has numerous genotypes causing various human warts (as the common warts of the extremities, plantar warts, and genital warts) including some associated with the production of cervical cancer -- called also HPV   Hyperactivity Hyperactivity is a higher than normal level of activity and restlessness.   Hypertonia Increased muscle tone.   Hypnosis An altered state of consciousness characterized by focusing of attention, suspension of disbelief, increased amenability and responsiveness to suggestions and commands, and the subjective experience of responding involuntarily.   Hypogeusia Diminished sensitivity to taste.   Hyposmia Diminished sensitivity to smell.   Hypotonia Decreased muscle tone.   Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy Brain damage caused by poor blood flow or insufficient oxygen supply to the brain.   Hysterectomy A hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus (womb), cervix and sometimes the fallopian tubes and ovaries.   IBS Abbreviation for Irritable Bowel Syndrom: A chronic functional disorder of the colon that is of unknown etiology but is often considered to be of psychophysiological origin and that is characterized by diarrhea or constipation or diarrhea alternating with constipation, abdominal pain or discomfort, abdominal bloating, and passage of mucus in the stool   Immune system The complex group of organs and cells that defends the body against infections and other diseases.   Impetigo An acute contagious staphylococcal or streptococcal skin disease characterized by vesicles, pustules, and yellowish crusts   Infection Invasion and multiplication of germs in the body. Infections can occur in any part of the body and can spread throughout the body. The germs may be bacteria, viruses, yeast, or fungi. They can cause a fever and other problems, depending on where the infection occurs.   Infectious Mononucleosis An acute infectious disease associated with Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by fever, swelling of lymph nodes, and lymphocytosis -- called also glandular fever, kissing disease, mono   Infective endocarditis An infection of the endocardial surface of the heart. The intracardiac effects of this infection include severe valvular insufficiency, which may lead to intractable congestive heart failure and myocardial abscesses.   All Glossary V2.0