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hiccough |
Noun
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(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound |
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hiccough |
Verb
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breathe spasmodically, and make a sound |
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herpes simplex encephalitis |
Noun
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common form of acute encephalitis caused by herpes simplex 1 |
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herpes encephalitis |
Noun
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common form of acute encephalitis caused by herpes simplex 1 |
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heart block |
Noun
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recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat |
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hyperpyrexia |
Noun
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extremely high fever (especially in children) |
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hydrarthrosis |
Noun
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inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid |
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hypertrophy |
Noun
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abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ |
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hypertrophy |
Verb
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undergo hypertrophy |
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hysterical neurosis |
Noun
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neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions |
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hysterocatalepsy |
Noun
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hysteria with cataleptic symptoms |
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hypnophobia |
Noun
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a morbid fear of falling asleep |
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hyphema |
Noun
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bleeding into the interior chamber of the eye |
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huff |
Noun
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a state of irritation or annoyance |
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huff |
Verb
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blow hard and loudly |
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huff |
Verb
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inhale recreational drugs |
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hypertrophic rosacea |
Noun
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enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin |
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hypochondria |
Noun
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chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments |
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hypochondriasis |
Noun
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chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments |
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hallucinosis |
Noun
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a mental state in which the person has continual hallucinations |
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hammer nose |
Noun
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enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin |
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heebie-jeebies |
Noun
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extreme nervousness |
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hebephrenia |
Noun
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a form of schizophrenia characterized by severe disintegration of personality including erratic speech and childish mannerisms and bizarre behavior |
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hebephrenic schizophrenia |
Noun
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a form of schizophrenia characterized by severe disintegration of personality including erratic speech and childish mannerisms and bizarre behavior |
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hamartia |
Noun
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a character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to their downfall |
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hydrocephalus |
Noun
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an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain |
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hydrocephaly |
Noun
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an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain |
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hydronephrosis |
Noun
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accumulation of urine in the kidney because of an obstruction in the ureter |
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hydatid disease |
Noun
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infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms) |
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hydatidosis |
Noun
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infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms) |
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helminthiasis |
Noun
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infestation of the body with parasitic worms |
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hookworm disease |
Noun
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infestation of the intestines by hookworms which usually enter the body through the skin |
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hermaphrodism |
Noun
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congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics |
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head lice |
Noun
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infestation of the scalp with lice |
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hot water |
Noun
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a dangerous or distressing predicament |
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hyperdactyly |
Noun
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birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes |
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hard time |
Noun
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a difficulty that can be overcome with effort |
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hard time |
Noun
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a term served in a maximum security prison |
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hiddenness |
Noun
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the state of being covert and hidden |
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hard knocks |
Noun
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a state of misfortune or affliction |
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hard cheese |
Noun
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bad luck |
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hay fever |
Noun
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a seasonal rhinitis resulting from an allergic reaction to pollen |
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humidity |
Noun
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wetness in the atmosphere |
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humidness |
Noun
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wetness in the atmosphere |
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hollow-back |
Noun
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an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column |
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hypersensitivity reaction |
Noun
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an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods) |
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hemiplegia |
Noun
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paralysis of one side of the body |
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hypertonia |
Noun
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(of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic |
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hypoesthesia |
Noun
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impairment of tactile sensitivity |
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hypertonus |
Noun
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(of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic |