Higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood. Some types of cancer increase the risk of hypercalcemia. … [Read more...]
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hyperalimentation
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 … [Read more...]
hyperactivity
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. … [Read more...]
hemihypertrophy
A condition in which one side of the body or a part of one side is larger than the other. Children with hemihypertrophy have an increased risk of developing … [Read more...]
giant hypertrophic gastritis
A condition marked by inflammation and ulcers (breaks on the skin or on the surface of an organ) of the mucosa (inner lining) of the stomach and by overgrowth … [Read more...]
gastric mucosal hypertrophy
A condition marked by inflammation and ulcers (breaks on the skin or on the surface of an organ) of the mucosa (inner lining) of the stomach and by overgrowth … [Read more...]
familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
A rare inherited condition in which one or more tumors form in the parathyroid glands (four pea-sized organs found on the thyroid) and cause them to make too … [Read more...]
continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion
A procedure that bathes the abdominal cavity in fluid that contains anticancer drugs. This fluid is warmer than body temperature. This procedure appears to kill … [Read more...]
benign prostatic hypertrophy
A benign (not cancer) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called … [Read more...]
benign prostatic hyperplasia
A benign (not cancer) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called … [Read more...]