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Hiccup
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HiccupA sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. The sound of hiccups is caused by the sudden intake of air.
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Spasm
A condition in which a muscle or group of muscles involuntarily contract.
Diaphragm
The muscle wall between the chest and the abdomen. It is the major muscle that the body uses for breathing.
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Hemolysis
The destruction of red blood cells.
Hemoptysis
A cough that produces blood.
Heredity
Transmission of genetic traits from parents to children.
Herpes
A recurring viral skin infection characterized by clusters of small blisters. Typically, sores are located near the mouth (fever blisters or cold sores) or in the genital region (genital herpes).
Hexachlorophene
A detergent that kills germs.
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Hidradenitis
Inflammation of the sweat glands.
Histoplasmosis
A fungal disease caused by inhaling the spores of Histoplasma capsulatum.
Homeopathy
Medical treatment based on the theory that certain diseases can be cured by giving very small doses of substances that, in a healthy person, would produce symptoms like those of the disease.
Homogenize
To make more uniform in quality or consistency.
Hordeolum
Inflammation of a gland on the eyelid. Also called a stye.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Spasm
A condition in which a muscle or group of muscles involuntarily contract.
Diaphragm
The muscle wall between the chest and the abdomen. It is the major muscle that the body uses for breathing.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Hemolysis
The destruction of red blood cells.
Hemoptysis
A cough that produces blood.
Heredity
Transmission of genetic traits from parents to children.
Herpes
A recurring viral skin infection characterized by clusters of small blisters. Typically, sores are located near the mouth (fever blisters or cold sores) or in the genital region (genital herpes).
Hexachlorophene
A detergent that kills germs.
Hiccup
Hidradenitis
Inflammation of the sweat glands.
Histoplasmosis
A fungal disease caused by inhaling the spores of Histoplasma capsulatum.
Homeopathy
Medical treatment based on the theory that certain diseases can be cured by giving very small doses of substances that, in a healthy person, would produce symptoms like those of the disease.
Homogenize
To make more uniform in quality or consistency.
Hordeolum
Inflammation of a gland on the eyelid. Also called a stye.
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