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  • Hydrocortisone

    (HY-droh-KOR-tih-sone)

    A drug used to relieve the symptoms of certain hormone shortages and to suppress an immune response.

  • Hyper

    Prefix meaning ""more than"" normal.

  • Hyperactivity

    (HY-per-ak-TIH-vih-tee)

    A higher than normal level of activity. Hyperactivity can be used to describe the increased action of a body function, such as hormone production, or behavior. A person who is hyperactive may seem to be always moving or fidgeting, impulsive, unable to concentrate, and talking too much.

  • Hyperalimentation

    (HY-per-A-lih-men-TAY-shun)

    A form of nutrition that is delivered into a vein. Hyperalimentation does not use the digestive system. It may be given to people who are unable to absorb nutrients through the intestinal tract because of vomiting that won't stop, severe diarrhea, or intestinal disease. It may also be given to those undergoing high-dose chemotherapy or radiation and bone marrow transplantation. It is possible to give all of the protein, calories, vitamins and minerals a person needs using hyperalimentation. Also called parenteral nutrition, total parenteral nutrition, and TPN.

  • Hypercellular

    More than the normal number of cells.

  • Hyperglycemia

    (HY-per-gly-SEE-mee-uh)

    Higher than normal amount of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. Hyperglycemia can be a sign of diabetes or other conditions. Also called high blood sugar.

  • Hyperparathyroidism

    HY-per-PAYR-uh-THY-roy-dih-zum

    A condition in which the parathyroid gland (one of four pea-sized organs found on the thyroid) makes too much parathyroid hormone. This causes a loss of calcium from the bones and an increased level of calcium in the blood. Symptoms include bone pain and kidney problems.

  • Hypersensitivity

    (HY-per-SEN-sih-tih-vih-tee)

    An exaggerated response by the immune system to a drug or other substance.

  • Hypertension

    (HY-per-TEN-shun)

    A blood pressure of 140/90 or higher. Hypertension usually has no symptoms. It can harm the arteries and cause an increase in the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and blindness. Also called high blood pressure.

  • Hypnosis

    (hip-NOH-sis)

    A trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused on particular thoughts, feelings, images, sensations, or behaviors. While under hypnosis, a person may feel calm, relaxed, and more open to suggestion. Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a specially trained therapist. It may be used to help relieve stress, anxiety, and pain, and to help a person quit smoking or lose weight. Hypnosis is a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).