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  • Hypocalcemia

    Too little calcium in the blood.

  • Hypocellular

    Less than the normal number of cells.

  • Hypofractionated radiation therapy

    (HY-poh-FRAK-shuh-NAY-ted RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee)

    Radiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into large doses and treatments are given once a day or less often. Hypofractionated radiation therapy is given over a shorter period of time (fewer days or weeks) than standard radiation therapy.

  • Hypoglycemia

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

    Abnormally low blood sugar.

  • Hypokalemia

    (Hypocalemia)

    Too little potassium in the blood.

  • Hypotension

    (HY-poh-TEN-shun)

    Abnormally low blood pressure.

  • Hypothalamus

    HY-poh-THA-luh-mus

    The area of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst.

  • Hypothyroidism

    (HY-poh-THY-roy-dih-zum)

    Too little thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold. Also called underactive thyroid.

  • I-Med

    A machine that regulates the rate of blood transfusion, infusion of chemotherapy or fluids for hydration.

  • Ice blanket

    A blanket cooled with ice water or a refrigerant on which you lie to reduce your temperature.