H63D
gene: heterozygous hemochromatosis gene mutation (see also C282Y).
Haag slit
lamp:
(Ophth) aka, Haag-Streit lamp; ophthalmic microscope.
HAART: highly active
antiretroviral therapy, for HIV/AIDS.
Habistat solution & towelettes: (chlorhexidine) antiseptic wipes for hands.
Habitrol: OTC nicotine transdermal patches, smoking cessation
aid (1999 FDA).
HACA: (Lab) human antichimeric antibody
Hachinski
ischemic scale: (Neuro/Vasc) used to
differentiate types of infarction and dementia.
Haddad-Riordan
arthrodesis: wrist
Haemonetics
V-50 Apheresis System: (Equip/Onc) for bone marrow
transplant
Haemophilus
influenzae, type B: HIB vaccine
Hagedorn
cheiloplasty: (ENT/Surgery) type of
plastic surgery for cleft lip repair.
Hageman factor:
(Lab) coagulation protein,
also called Factor XII.
Hagie pin: (Instrument) for
hip fractures.
Haglund
deformity: (Pod) retrocalcaneal
exostosis, also called “pump bump”.
Hague
cataract lamp: (Ophth/Equip) used to
detect ocular anomalies.
Haid
universal bone plate (UBP): (Ortho)
used for a variety of surgical procedures.
Haik eye
implant: (Ophth)
Hailey-Hailey
disease: (Derm) pemphigus.
HAIR-AN syndrome:
(OB-GYN) polycystic ovary
syndrome involving hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans.
hairline
fracture: (Ortho) fracture without
separation of the fracture ends, small, hair-size line forms the fracture line.
NOTE: 1 word.
hairy cell
leukemia: (Onc) leukemic
reticuloendotheliosis
hairy
leukoplakia: (ENT) white thickened patches on mucous
membranes
Hakim
shunt:
(Neuro)
HalfLytely: (GI) used as a bowel preparation.
half-ring
Thomas splint: (Equip/Ortho) type of
emergency traction splint for lower extremity fractures.
half-shell
cast: ?
Haller
cells: (Allergy) CT scan finding, found in infraorbital
wall.
Hallpike
maneuver: (Neuro) reproduces symptoms
of benign positional vertigo (also Dix-Hallpike maneuver)
hallux
abductus: (Pod) great toe pointing toward second toe
hallux
extensus: (Pod) fixed dorsiflexed great toe
halo brace: (Equip)
traction device for head and neck.
halo-femoral
traction: for spinal deformities.
halo-pelvic
traction: for spinal deformities.
halobetasol propionate: (Rx)
generic for Ultravate; derm cream.
Halofuginone: (Rx) treatment for scleroderma; inhibits tumor
growth
Halo
XP: (Device) multielectrode catheter used for mapping mitral valve annulus.
HALS: (Acronym) hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (1
hand in abdomen, 1 hand outside)
Halstead-Reitan
Neuropsychological
Halsted hernia
repair: (Surgery) type of inguinal
hernia repair.
Halsted-Willy
Meyer incision: ?
HAM-F10
ovum solution: (Lab) type of
preservative solution.
Hamas
prosthesis: upper limb
Hammersmith
mitral prosthesis: (Cardio)
hammer toe: (Ortho) 2
words; flexion deformity at proximal interphalangeal joint of toe.
hammock
pupil: (Ophth)
?
hammocking: in
cardiology terms, referring to the posterior mitral leaflet.
Hammon
procedure: (Pod) dorsal bunion
ham radio
operator: (Hobby) any amateur radio operator.
hamster in
vitro penetration: (Infertility) efficacy test for fertilization.
hamstring
muscles: (Anatomy) back of thigh
hamstrung
knee: a kind of slang term that basically refers to any condition of the hamstring
muscles; i.e., if the hamstring muscles are pulled, the physician may say the
patient has a hamstrung knee. It’s rare, but you may come across it!
HANC network: computerized, home-based system, allowing patients to conduct ECG, blood
pressure, pulse, temperature, oximetry testing at home and transmit data via
modem to 24-hour Central Nursing Station, which provides patient support
(1996).
Hancock II tissue valve: (Cardio)
porcine prosthetic heart valve (1999).
hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery: HAL,
combines advantages of open surgery with minimal invasion and rapid recovery of
laparoscopy (1999).
handlebar
palsy: (Neuro/Sports Med) ulnar neuropathy,
sometimes caused by bicycling from compression of the ulnar nerve by
positioning grip on the handlebars; numbness and tingling, pain in the forearm
or hand on the little finger side.
hand-foot-mouth
disease, syndrome: (Peds) also called fifth disease; virus
causing eruption of vesicles on feet, hands, and inside mouth, fever, lasts 4-7
days, usually in children.
handwasher
machines: (Equip) brand names include Stat Scrub,
Medi-Clens, Insta-Clens
hang-back technique:
(Ophth/Surgery) ophthalmic
surgical method.
hanging
weight method: (Ortho) for reducing dislocated shoulder
hangman’s
fracture: (Ortho) C2 on C3
Hanks
dilator: (OB-GYN/Instrument) uterine
Hannon
endometrial biopsy curet:
(Instrument)
Hansen-Street
nail : used for large bony fractures
Hansatome microkeratome: (Instrument) for ophthalmic surgery.
hantavirus pulmonary syndrome: (Pulm) HPS,
acute respiratory disease caused by newly discovered strains of the hantavirus;
hit southwestern US in 1993, from contact with saliva, feces of infected mice
or ground voles, usually fatal (1997).
Hapad: (Pod)
brand name of insole support pads; usually referred to like this: “We gave the patient Hapads (plural) for each
of his new shoes.”
Happylite: (Device) used for treatment of seasonal affective
disorder, bright light system that simulates natural daylight, manufactured by
Verilux, Inc (1997).
Hapset hydroxyapatite: bone
graft plaster (1996).
Harada Ito
procedure: (Ophth) eye surgery
Hare
traction/splint device: (Equip) to
transport acute injuries
Hargin
antrum trocar: (Instrument)
Hark procedure: congenital talipes valgus
Harken
erysiphake: (Ophth) instrument for
taking out cataract by suction
Harken rib
spreader: (Instrument)
Harmon
procedure:
deltoid
Harmonic scalpel:
(Instrument)
ultrasound-powered cutting tool.
Harms forceps: (Ophth)
Harms and
Starling modification: (Plastic
Surgery) Developed by local physicians, Dr Bruce Harms and Dr James Starling,
modification of reconstructive surgery wherein a pouch is formed within the
body in patients whose colons have to be removed.
Harrell Y-stent:
Y-shaped stent for short-term
management of airway obstructions (1999).
Harrington
overlapping closure:
Harrington
rod : to correct scoliosis
Harrington-Mayo
scissors:
Harris and
Benedict formula: formulation of estimated
energy expenditure
Harris
Galante cup:
Harris hip
scale (rating): to determine functional ability after hip
surgery.
Harris line: (X-ray) growth arrest line
Harris nail: intramedullary
Harris tube: (Equip)
Harris-Beath
procedure: for flatfeet
Harris-Mueller
procedure: ?
Harrison-Shea
curet: (Instrument)
HAART: highly
active antiretroviral therapy, for HIV.
HART: highly
active retroviral therapy; for HIV.
Hartmann pouch,
procedure: (GI) resection of diseased portion of colon.
Hartmeyer Ice Arena:
1834 Commercial Avenue,
Madison, WI 53704.
Hartnup
disease: defect of tryptophan
transport
Harvard
Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS): Medicare fee schedule
Hashimoto
thyroiditis: hypothyroidism, goiter.
hashitoxicosis: severe hyperthyroidism in patients with Hashimoto
thyroiditis.
Haslinger
laryngoscope: (Equip)
Hass
osteotomy:
hip
Hasson-Eder
laparoscope cannula: (Instrument)
Hasson
graspers: (Instrument) endoscopy
hatchet
head deformity: (Ortho) regarding
the femoral head.
Hauptmann
Institute of
Hauser
procedure : knee, bunion, or heel
cord
Hauser
transplant: metacarpal head
Haverfield-Scoville
retractor: (Instrument)
Hawkins
sign/test:
(Ortho) pain on forced internal rotation of humerus, shoulder test, impingement
Hawksley
blood pressure monitor: (Equip)
hay balers’
fracture: (Ortho) combined fracture of sternum and T12
Hayes
anterior resection clamp:
(Instrument)
hay fever: Style Note: 2 words (Source: Stedman’s).
Haynes-Griffin
mandible splint: (Equip)
HBe, or HBeAg: (Abbrev)
hepatitis B e antigen
HBV-DNA: (Lab)
hepatitis B virus DNA, lab results determine whether to treat patient with
antivirals or not.
HC2 High Risk HPV DNA: (Lab)
test for high-risk types of HPV, originally approved in 2000 for abnormal Pap
tests (FDA 2003).
HCFA: (Acronym) Health Care Financing Administration
(pronounced as “hick-fah”)
HCM: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
HD Canadian
type socket:
headhunter
catheter: for cardiac
catheterization
Healon: viscoelastic
material used in ophthalmic surgery.
Healos: bone grafting material for spinal fusion
health
care: (Note- 2 words)
HealthCheck pregnancy test: An
OTC test, one step, one minute (1998).
HealthRider: brand of fitness equipment for home use
HealthTronics
OssaTron: (Device) extracorporeal shock wave therapy for tennis
elbow.
Healy
forceps: (Instrument)
Heaney
clamp:
(OB-GYN)
Heaney-Ballentine
forceps:
Heaney-Kantor
forceps:
Heaney-Rezek
forceps:
Heaney-Simon
forceps:
Heaney-Stumf
forceps
HeartBar: (Nutrition)
a medical food to be used as adjunct in
dietary management of coronary artery and vascular disease; contains
L-arginine, vitamins, and minerals (1998).
HeartMate: (Equip/Cardio) heart assist pump for patients ineligible for heart
transplant (FDA 2002).
heart
sounds: (Cardio) blowing,
click, gallop, S3 gallop, S4
gallop, hiss, honk, knock, murmur, rumbling
heart
valves, bioprosthetic: bovine
pericardial xenografts, cadaveric homografts, porcine heterografts
heart
valves, mechanical: bileaflet valve,
caged-ball, caged-disc, monocuspid tilting-disc heat-ray cataract
Heath
chalazion forceps: (Instrument)
heavy-ion
mammography: (Procedure)
Heberden disease:
Two types, (1) osteoarthritis
with Heberden nodes, or (2) cardiac with angina and inadequate oxygen supply to
heart muscles.
Heberden nodes:
small, fixed bumps on end of
finger, a sign of osteoarthritis.
hebosteotomy: incision into pubis
Hecht
Gottron plaques: scaly, red patches
over the knuckles, seen in dermatomyositis; aka, Gottron sign.
Hectorol capsules:
(doxercalciferol) vitamin
D-hormone replacement therapy to reduce elevated immunoreactive parathyroid
hormone levels (iPTH) in management of hyperparathyroidism (FDA 1999).
Hedblom
retractor: (Instrument)
Hedrocel: bone substitute
heel and
toe walking: or heel-toe walking
Heelbo: heel and elbow protector
heel-in-the-armpit
method: for reducing dislocated
shoulder
heel spur: (Pod) bone overgrowth on calcaneus, plantar
fasciitis
heel-to-shin
test: (Neuro) for lower limb coordination and
position sense
HEENT: (Abbrev) head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
Heerman
gouge: (Instrument)
Hegar-Goodell
dilator:
Heifetz
procedure: for ingrown nail
Heifetz
clip:
(Neuro)
Heimlich
valve for expanding chest:
Heimlich
maneuver: performed on choking
victims
Heishima
balloon occluder: (Equip)
HeLa
cells: (Lab) cultured human malignant cells.
Helfet
(90/90 test): (Ortho)
knee.
Helfrick
anal retractor:
helical
axis of motion:
helical CT: (Test)
spiral scan
helical
fold:
(ENT)
Helicide: (Rx)
bismuth/metronidazole/tetracycline combination to treat Helicobacter pylori.
Helidac Pack: (Pharm) treatment for Helicobacter
pylori infection.
heliotrope
eruption: erythematous discoloration
around the eyelids with periorbital edema
Helixate FS: antihemophilic factor VIII, treatment for
hemophilia (2000).
Heller-Dor procedure:
(GI/ENT) for treatment of
esophageal achalasia, or difficulty swallowing.
Heller myotomy:
(GI) laparoscopic treatment
for esophageal achalasia, see Heller-Dor also.
HELLP syndrome:
(OB-GYN) preeclampsia in
pregnancy with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet
count (see also “HELP” below).
heloma
durum: (Pod) aka, a hard corn of the foot.
heloma
milliare: (Pod) called a seed corn
of the foot.
heloma
molle: (Pod) a soft corn of the
foot.
heloma
neurofibrosum:
heloma
vascularis:
HELP: (Heme) Heparin-induced Extracorporeal LDL
Precipitation
helper
cells: (Lab) aka, T-cells, CD4 count; viral identifier,
diagnose/monitor HIV, AIDS.
helper-suppressor
lymphocyte profile: (Lab) viral
monitoring of CD4 and CD8 cells.
Helsinki
Heart Study:
hemangioblastoma: benign
neoplasm occurring sporadically along the neuraxis.
hemangiolipoma: tumor composed of vascular and adipose tissues
Hemarrest
patch: patch to quickly stop bleeding, being tested by the
military currently.
hematogenous
spread: of cancer; of an organism
hematotympanum: (ENT)
blood in the middle ear.
HemDetect test:
at home occult blood test for
detection of blood in the stool.
hemiballic
movements: body of Luys syndrome;
violent motor restlessness
hemi-homograft: (Cardio)
valve replacement where only diseased half of valve is replaced with half a
cadaveric valve, healthy half left in place (1997).
hemi-Lefort
1, 2:
hemitransfixion
incision:
hemochromatosis genes: (Lab)
C282Y, H63D, gene mutations that help diagnose hemochromatosis.
hemochromocytosis:
Hemocyte,
Hemocyte Plus, Hemocyte-H, -F:
vitamin/mineral supplement
Hem-O-Lok: polymer ligating clip
Hemolink: red blood cell substitute (1999).
hemolytic
anemia, warm antibody:
Hemopump:(Device)
implantable cardiac pump
Hemopure: hemoglobin-based oxygen
HemoQuant: (Lab) At home test for detection of occult blood in
stool sample, samples are mailed to lab (1997).
HemoSense: portable
device to self test blood coagulation PT/INR, aka, INRatio Monitor.
HemoSite: (Lab) Test for determination of blood hemoglobin
levels (1998).
HemoSleeve: (Device) used to obtain hemostasis during ENT
procedures (1998).
Hemostatix scalpel blade: (Device) cutting and coagulating thermal scalpel
blade (FDA 2000).
hemotympanum: (ENT) blood in the middle ear; aka, hematotympanum.
Hemovac
drain:
Henderson
arthrodesis: hip fusion
Henderson
lag screw:
hip fracture
Hendren
pediatric forceps:
Hendrickson
lithotrite:
Hendrickson
stone crusher:
He-Ne: helium-neon beam laser
Henny
rongeur:
Henoch-Schonlein purpura: (Derm)
anaphylactoid purpura.
Henschke-Mauch
SNS lower limb prosthesis:
Henschke
ovoids:
(GYN)
Henton
tonsil hook:
Hep-well: heparin well
heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: HIT,
immune reaction to IV heparin treatment (1997).
HepatAmine: liver disease nutrients
hepatis,
porta:
hepatitis
Be antibody test: (Lab) also written as hepatitis B e, hepatitis B e antigen.
hepatitis B virus DNA: (HBV-DNA) lab results determine whether to treat
patient with antivirals or not.
hepatojugular
reflux
Heprofile: (Lab) assay for hepatitis B
Hepsera: (Rx)
generic = adefovir dipivoxil, for hepatitis B
HER-2/neu
gene: (Lab) gene found in some breast
and ovarian cancer cells.
Herbalife: OTC, independent distributor for weight loss system
herbalist: (Homeopathy) someone specializing in herbs, herbal
medicine.
Dr Herbert
Benson: (Person) author of books, “The
Relaxation Response” and “Beyond the Relaxation Response”, sometimes
recommended reading by doctors to their patients.
Herbert
bone screw:
Herbert
knee prosthesis:
herbicides: some types and brands are triazines, nitrotulidine
compounds, trifluralin, paraquat, 2,4-D, glyphosate, Dowpan M (dalapon),
Dual-8-E, Tebuthiuron (Spike).
Herbst
cradle: (Pod) ankle/foot orthosis.
HercepTest: (Lab) Test for breast cancer patients with excessive amounts
of the HER-2 protein, these patients may benefit from Herceptin (see below)
(1998).
Herceptin: (Oncology) monoclonal antibody; treatment for metastatic breast
cancer with HER-2 protein present, sometimes used in combination with Taxol
(1998).
Herman-Taylor
gastroscope:
Herndon
procedure:
(Orthopedics)
Herndon-Heyman
procedure: for congenital talipes
valgus
Herniamesh: surgical mesh and plug products used in
herniorrhaphy; products include Hertra mesh, Hermesh, Herniamesh plug (1998).
Herniamesh T-sling:
(Device) pubourethral sling
for treatment of stress urinary incontinence (2002).
herniography: peritoneal puncture, use of contrast material
Herpasil: OTC topical preparation for oral and genital herpes
herpes: (singular/plural same)
herpes
whitlow, herpetic whitlow: infection of nail beds, caused by ungloved contact with active herpesvirus
lesion.
herpesvirus
types:
HSV-1: causes fever blisters on lips
HSV-2: spread by genital secretions
HSV-6: cause roseola infantum, possible cause of chronic
fatigue syndrome
CMV: cytomegalovirus
EBV: Epstein-Barr virus
VZV: varicella zoster virus (causes chicken pox)
herpetiform:
Herring
classification: (Ortho) in Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, classification
based on description of lateral pillar of the ball of the hip joint, classified
as Group A to C.
Herslof Ocular Prosthetics: (Place)
local company with sites at 1 South Park Street, 53715, and 4781 Hayes Road,
Madison, WI, 53704.
Hertel,
exophthalmometer:
Herxheimer
reaction: (Allergy) to antibiotics.
Herzegovina: (Geo)
Part of Bosnia Herzegovina, country in the Balkans, formerly part of
Yugoslovia.
hesitancy: (Uro) inability to readily start urination
hesperidin: the substance (a bioflavonoid) found in citrus,
believed to have medicinal/preventative benefits such as lowering cholesterol,
etc. (2002).
Hess-Barraquer
forceps:
Hess-Horwitz
iris forceps:
Hesselbach
triangle: inguinal triangle.
Heterochromatin:
(Lab) inactive part of genome; facultative H. and
constitutive H.
heteronomous:
refers to laws of growth, differing in development; also means different names
with an interrelationship, i.e., mother-daughter (see heteronymous below).
heteronymous: words that are spelled the same but have different
meanings; also a term used in Ophthalmology; (NOTE- heteronomous refers to laws of growth,
differing in development; also means different names with an interrelationship,
i.e., mother-daughter)
heterotopic
transplant: also called piggyback
transplant, recipient’s own organ retained (as opposed to orthotopic
transplant, using donor organ).
Heubner
artery: branch of anterior cerebral
Hewlett-Packard
ear oximeter:
Hex-A
deficiency (Hexosminidase A): (Lab)
seen in Tay-Sachs disease
hexadactyly: a 6th digit, finger or toe (birth
defect)
Hexcelite
cast:
hex screw
(hexagon):
Hextend: treatment for hypovolemia
Hey-Groves
procedure: on anterior cruciate
ligament
Heyer-Schulte
implants: breast and testicular
prostheses
Heyer-Schulte microscopy: (Ophth)
Heyman
capsules: radium therapy
Heyman
procedure: for genu recurvatum,
clubfeet
Heyman-Herndon
release:
Heyman-Paparella
scissors:
HFA: hydrofluoroalkane, propellant used in CFC-free
aerosol delivery systems.
HFCWO: high-frequency chest wall oscillation
5-HIAA: (Lab) urine test
HIB disease: Haemophilus influenza B
Hib vaccine: Haemophilus influenza B (This abbreviation is from
Dorland’s Medical Dictionary and the CDC government web site; however, in other
references, i.e. Stedman’s Abbreviations book, it appears it is also acceptable
typed as HIB vaccine).
Hibbard-Resnick
maneuver: (OB) for delivery of baby
with shoulder dystocia.
Hibbs
spinal fusion:
Hibbs
arthrodesis: hip
Hibbs
procedure:
foot
hibernating
myocardium:
Hibiclens: antibacterial
soap.
hiccup or
hiccough (same):
Hickman
line: a Silastic semipermanent
central line inserted into subclavian vein then subcutaneously passed to an
exit site on the anterior chest wall
HIDA scan: (Radio) cholescintigraphy with labeled radioactive
technetium; gallbladder scan.
hidradenitis
suppurativa: (Derm) multiple abscesses in
armpits, groin
hidrosis:
HIFU: high-intensity focused ultrasound; beams heat and
ablate targeted tissue without injury to healthy surrounding tissue (1999).
Higbee
vaginal speculum:
high-frequency
chest wall oscillation (HFCWO):
high-frequency
jet ventilator (HFJV):
high-intensity focused ultrasound: HIFU,
see above.
high-riding
patella:
High-Risk Hybrid Capture HPV test: (Lab)
test for detection of human papillomavirus (2000).
high-valent
iron, or “high-v iron”:
hilar dance: Pezzi sign (fluoroscopy)
Hildebrandt
forceps:
(GYN)
Hildreth
cautery:
Hilgenreiner
line, H. angle: acetabular centers
on x-ray
Hilger
tracheal tube:
Hill
operation: antireflux surgery
Hill-Ferguson
rectal retractor:
Hill-Sachs fracture:
shoulder.
Hinchey grading:
classification/staging for
diverticulitis, written as stage I to stage IV
hindgut
dysfunction:
Hindi: (Language)
a type of India dialect, usually written in Devanagari script (Sanskrit).
hinge
joints: elbows and knees
hip spica
cast: cast of layers overlapping in a V-shape, covering hip and waist.
HIPAA: Health
Information Portability and Accountability Act; new federal privacy rules
taking effect in April 2004.
Hiprex: (Rx)
hexamethylenetetramine; antibiotics, for
UTIs.
Hiram Kite
3-part cast: (Pod) for clubfoot
Hirano
bodies in the hippocampus:
Hirano
polypectomy: (ENT) to remove vocal
cord polyps
Hirschberg
sign: (Neuro) for pyramidal tract
disease
Hirschman-Martin
proctoscope:
Hirschowitz
gastroduodenoscope:
Hirschsprung
disease:
(GI) congenital, symptoms include
megacolon, chronic constipation
Hirschtick
splint:
hirsutism,
hirsute: excessive hair growth
Hisian
block:
(Cardio) interruption in the area of the
bundle of His within the heart.
His, angle
of: (GI)
His bundle,
or bundle of His: (Cardio) muscle fibers of the
heart, separate right and left chambers; interruption in this area results in
heart block.
His disease: also called trench fever, symptoms include
headache, fever, back pain, rash
His-Haas procedure: for long thoracic nerve palsy
His-Purkinje
system:
(Cardio)
HiSonic: hearing device, allows profoundly deaf patients to
perceive sounds (2000).
histidinohydroxymerodesmosine: amino acid
histiocytosis,
h. X, h. Y:
Histoacryl
(cyanoacrylate): adhesive used in
corneal wounds
histocompatibility
testing: tissue typing for
transplants
Histofreezer: (Derm/Device) cryosurgical wart treatment device (1999).
histoplasmosis:
histrionic: overly
dramatic.
Histussin D: (Rx) pseudoephedrine/hydrocodone bitartrate;
antitussive/decongestant.
HIT: heparin-induced thrombocytopenia; immune reaction to
IV heparin treatment (1997).
Hitachi: brand name of line of electronic equipment.
Hitchcock Clinic:
(Place) in New Hamphshire,
also Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic.
Hitchcock
procedure:
biceps
hitchhiker thumb:
deformity
involving missing the first metacarpal, making the thumb point outward.
HIV viral load:
(Lab) measure of the amount
of HIV RNA in the blood, results expressed as number of copies per milliliter
(for example: “50 copies/mL”); used to determine when to change AIDS therapy;
the lower the number of copies the better probability of long-term AIDS-free
survival (1998).
HIV-1
p24: (Lab) antigen test.
HIV RNA by
PCR: (Lab) detects HIV.
HIZ lesion: high intensity zone, seen on
MRI scan
HKAFO: hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis
HLA-B27: (Lab)
human leukocyte antigen B27; detects some autoimmune diseases.
HLA-DR4: (Lab)
HMG-CoA
reductase inhibitors: class of
cholesterol-lowering drugs
Hmong: (Ethnicity) race of people from mountain regions of
Vietnam, Laos, Thailand; language spoken is Hmong or Miao-Yao; large Hmong
population in
Hoagland
sign: (Ophth) maculopapular rash
with bilateral upper lid edema
Hodgson
hypospadias repair:
Hoen dura
separator:
Hoffa
tendon shortening:
Hoffman
claw toe:
Hoffman-Keller-Lapidus
procedure:
(Ortho)
Hoffman sign: done on the hand, an
indicator of neurologic or spinal cord problem.
Hofmeister
antecolic gastrojejunostomy:
Hoglund
bone graft:
Hohl
fracture:
Hohmann
procedure: for tennis elbow
Hohmann
retractor:
(Ortho)
Hoke triple
arthrodesis: for talus
Hoke
procedure: for flatfeet
Hoku Point: web of skin between thumb and index finger (term
used in acupuncture and for TENS unit)
Holinger
laryngoscope:
Hollande
solution:
(Pathology)
Hollenhorst
plaque: regarding cholesterol
Holley
table:
Holley
vascular stripper:
Hollingshead
Index: (Cardio) for classification
by occupation
Hollister
circumcision device:
Hollister
self-adhesive catheter, ostomy pouch:
Holly
elevator:
Holman
retractor:
(Orthopedics)
Holmes-Rahe
stress scale:
holmium or
thalium/holmium YAG laser:
holmium laser resection of the prostate: See
HoLRP below.
holodiastolic
murmur: (Cardio)
holosystolic
murmur: (Cardio)
HoLRP: holmium laser resection of the prostate; treatment of
benign prostatic hypertrophy, less invasive than TURP (1998).
Holter
monitor, H. tube, H.valve:
Holth
sclerectomy punch: eye
Holtzer
stain:
Holz
procedure:
Homans sign: (NOT Homan’s; named for Dr John Homans)
Home Access
HIV-1 Test: at home test, mail in sample for results.
homocysteine: (Lab) amino acid, test done on blood plasma (homocystine =
test done on urine); aka, plasma homocysteine.
homocystinemia:
elevated blood levels of homocysteine,
indicative of heart disease.
homocystine: (Lab) amino acid done on urine; aka, urine
homocystine (homocysteine = found in blood plasma).
homocystinuria: condition or elevated homocysteine in the
blood, and appearance of homocystine in the urine.
homogenous: corresponding in structure because of common origin
(NOTE- homogonous pertains to flowers)
homograft: graft between individuals of same species
homograft
valve: aortic, pulmonary
homonomous: denotes parts having similar form, arranged in a
series, such as fingers and toes (do not confuse it with “homonymous” below).
homonymous
hemianopia: (Ophth/Neuro) vision defect or blindness in the right or
left halves of the visual fields of the two eyes. (NOTE- homonomous denotes parts
having similar form, arranged in a series, such as fingers and toes)
Honan cuff,
H. balloon:
(Ophth)
honeycomb
lung: (Pulm)
cystic changes on chest x-ray.
honeymooner’s
syndrome: aortic dissection
Hoofbeat
Ridge Camp: (Place) summer camp for children located in
Mazomanie, WI.
Hooper deep
surgery scissors:
Hopp-Morrison
laryngoscope:
Horder
spots: (Derm) facial macules
Horner syndrome: (Ophth)
asympathetic palsy with miosis, ptosis, and anhidrosis on the affected side.
horse serum: products containing include rabies antiserum,
botulinum antitoxin, snake venom antitoxin, chymopapain
horseshoe
abscess: hand
horseshoe
kidney: (Renal) especially seen in
Turner syndrome , union of the lower or upper extremities of the kidneys by a
band of tissue.
horseshoe
tear:
(Ophth)
Horsley
dura separator:
hor.som.,
h.s., hs: (Abbrev) meaning at bedtime
Horwitz and
Adams arthrodesis: (Ortho) ankle
Hosford-Hicks
forceps:
hospitalist: practitioner treating only hospitalized patients
HOT: (Trial) Hypertension Optimal study
hot cross
bun skull: skull deformity seen in rickets
hot heel
sign: (Ortho) calcaneal apophysis occult
compression injury
hot patella
sign: (Ortho) occult compression injury of patella
hot thyroid
nodule: nodes on scanning are
classified as cold, warm, or hot
hot-wire
anemometer: measures velocity on
pulmonary function testing
Hotz probe:
Hotz
procedure:
Hough hoe: (ENT) pronounced “huff”
Hough
stapedectomy:
Houghland
deformity:
Hounsfield
units: (Radio) used in CT scanning.
Hourin
tonsil needle:
House
myringotomy knife:
House-Bellucci
scissors:
House-Dieter
malleus nipper:
housemaid’s
knee: (Ortho) prepatellar bursitis
Housset-Debray
gastroscope:
“
Hovanian
procedure: on biceps/triceps
“How To Get
a Good Night’s Sleep”: (Book) author Norman Ford, for insomnia.
Howard
tonsil forceps: (Instrument)
Howmedica
screw: (Equip)
Howorth
osteotome: (Instrument)
Hoyer lift: (Equip) portable hoisting device used for
transferring large or immobile patients
HPV- human
papillomavirus: type 6 and 11 are
seen in anogenital condylomas and lesser degrees of CIN; types 16 and 18 are
associated with higher degrees of CIN and with squamous cell carcinomas; types
16, 18, 31, 33,and 39 are associated with cervical cancer.
HPV Hybrid
Capture 2 test, or HC 2 test: (Lab)
HR (High
Risk) needle: (Instrument) has a plastic shield which helps
prevent accidental needle sticks
HR-200
Cardio Loop video recorder :
(Equip/Cardio) in cardiac
catheterization
HRIG: human
rabies immune globulin
Hruby lens: (Ophth) used to evaluate retina.
HRV test: (Cardio) Heart Rate
Variability test; gives prognosis for patients with CHF.
hs-CRP: (Lab) high sensitivity C-reactive protein.
HSG: (Abbrev/GYN) hysterosalpingogram
HSIL: (Abbrev/GYN/Lab)
high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion.
HSV: (Abbrev)
herpes simplex virus.
5-HTP: (Homeopathy)
homeopathic treatment for anxiety, mood, and weight loss
HTLV-1: human lymphotropic virus, type 1
HTLV-2: human lymphotropic virus, type 2.
HTLV-5: retrovirus causing lymphoma
Hubbard
forceps: (Instrument)
Hubbard
tank:
(Physical Therapy) water-filled tank
used for therapeutic exercises.
Hubble
telescope: (Science)
huge piece of equipment from NASA, launched in 1990, currently in outer
space, sending back extremely detailed pictures and information of the
universe.
Huber
needle: (Hem/Instrument) used to access implanted ports
(catheters) underneath the skin.
Huckstep
nail:
(Equip) femur
Hudson
brace: (Instrument) for neurologic procedures.
Hudson
drill:
(Neuro)
Hudson-Stahli
line:
(Ophth) brown, horizontal line over cornea
Hueston
finger amputation: (Ortho) dermofasciectomy.
Huffman-Graves
vaginal speculum: (Instrument)
Hufnagel
commissure knife: (Instrument)
Hughes
reconstruction (Ophth)
Hughes-Stovin
syndrome: (Pulm) pulmonary artery
aneurysms and thrombophlebitis
Hughston
jerk test: (Ortho) of the knee
Hughston
procedure: (Ortho) patella
Hughston
view: (Radio) knee x-ray
HUI
catheter: (Equip) Harris uterine
injector.
Humalog: (Rx)
insulin; other forms are Humalog 50/50,
Humalog 75/25; Humalog Pen.
Human
Genome Project: International effort
to ID and sequence all bases of the human genome
human
papillomavirus (HPV): noncancerous
strains are HPV-6 and HPV-11; potentially cancerous strains are HPV-16 and -18.
Human Research Ethics Committee: aka:
Human Experimentation Committee; makes sure research trials on humans meet
ethical guidelines; there are also equivalent committees for animal research.
humanitarian device exemption: HUD,
designation given by FDA for certain devices that are approved by federal law
but effectiveness for a particular indication has not yet been fully
demonstrated, on the theory that “benefits outweigh risks”.
Humatrope: human
growth hormone.
Humby knife: (Instrument)
used for cutting skin grafts.
humeral
head: pertaining to the forearm muscles
where they attach to the humerus bone; see humoral below to avoid misspelling.
Humira: (Rx) generic = adalimumab; injection, for arthritis
(MDConsult 2003).
Hummelsheim
operation: (Ophth) ocular muscle transplantation.
Hummingbird
wand: (Instrument) for ENT procedures.
humoral: pertaining to fluids in the body; see humeral above
to avoid misspelling.
humoral
immune response: (NOTE spelling
humoral) immunity associated with circulating antibodies; aka, humoral immune
deficiency.
Humphrey Statpac II:
(Ophth)
Humphrey visual field test: (Ophth)
also Humphrey 30-2, Humphrey 24-2.
Humphries
clamp: (Instrument)
Humphry
ligament: meniscofemoral ligament
Humulin L (Lente):
(Rx)
insulin, slower onset, longer duration
of activity of the drug.
Humulin
N: insulin, intermediate acting.
Humulin R (Regular):
insulin, rapid effect,
relative short duration of activity.
Humulin U
(Ultralente): insulin, long acting.
Hunermann
syndrome: also called
Conradi-Hunermann syndrome, or chondrodysplasia punctata, a rare inherited
disease affecting growth and development of infants and young children.
Hunstad
formula/solution: (Anesthesia) lidocaine and epinephrine in Ringer’s
lactate.
Hunt &
Hess classification: (Neuro) of subarachnoid hemorrhage
0 = Unruptured aneurysm
1 = Asymptomatic, or mild headache and slight nuchal
rigidity
1a = No acute
meningeal/brain reaction, but with fixed neuro deficit
2 = Cranial
nerve palsy, moderate to severe headache, nuchal rigidity
3 = Mild focal deficit, lethargy or confusion
4 = Stupor, moderate to severe hemiparesis, early
decerebrate rigidity
5 = Deep coma, decerebrate rigidity, moribund
appearance.
*Add one grade for serious systemic disease (eg.
hypertension, diabetes, severe atherosclerosis, COPD) or severe vasospasm on
angiography.
Hunt-Lawrence
pouch:
Hunter rod: tenon graft with rod prosthesis.
Hunter syndrome:
type 2 mucopolysaccaridosis.
Hunterian
perforators: on inner thigh just
above the knee
Hunterian
vein:
Huntington
disease, or
Hupp
trachea retractor:
Hurd
elevator:
Hurd-Weder
tonsil dissector:
Hurler
syndrome: skeletal deformities, causes mental
retardation, usually fatal before teens
Hurst
dilator:
(esophageal)
Hurst
mercury-filled bougie: (Instrument) for dilating cardioesophageal
region.
Hurst-Maloney
dilator:
Hurwitz
intestinal clamp:
Husks
mastoid rongeur:
HV interval: (Cardio)
Electrocardiographic measurement of His-Purkinje conduction time (normal is
35-55 msec)
HVGS: (Abbrev) high-voltage galvanic stimulation
HVLA: (Abbrev) high velocity/low amplitude
(osteopathic manipulative therapy, OMT).
HVT: (Abbrev)
high velocity thrust (osteopathic manipulative therapy, OMT).
Hyalgan: (Ortho/Rheum)
injections for osteoarthritic knee pain, 5 injections over 4 weeks.
hyalin: (Noun) substance; occurs in cellular degeneration
hyaline (adjective) casts: (LAB) seen in urine, composed of protein material,
seen in patients with renal disease or transiently with exercise, fever, CHF,
and diuretic therapy.
Hyams
conization technique:
Hyams
meatus clamp:
hyatidiform mole:
mass of cysts in the uterus,
resembling grapes, during childbearing years; also called “molar pregnancy”.
Hybrid
Capture CMV DNA test: (Lab) to
diagnose cytomegalovirus; also Hybrid
Capture HPV DNA detects human papillomavirus
Hybritech
free PSA test: (Lab) to distinguish between prostate cancer and
benign prostatic disease.
Hycamtin: (topotecan) cancer drug.
Hycamtin
and cisplatin: (Rx) combination for late stage cervical cancer.
Hycor
Rheumatoid Factor IgA ELISA autoimmune test:
(Lab) for early detection of rheumatoid arthritis
hyCURE: (Derm)
protein powder for decubitus ulcers and superficial wounds.
HydraPad: a
pressure-sore dressing
Hydrasorb: foam
wound dressing.
Hydrocerin: moisturizer
Hydrocollator
packs (hot):
hydrodissection/
hydrodissector: high pressure irrigation to separate tissues.
hydrofluoroalkane:
HFA, propellant used in
CFC-free aerosol delivery systems.
hydrogen
breath test: (GI) for evaluating normal absorption and
measuring small bowel transit time; detects lactose intolerance.
Hydrolatum: (Derm)
OTC moisturizer
hydrops
fetalis: (
hydrops
tubae profluens: (GYN) intermittent
hydrosalpinx.
hydrostatic
balloons: (ENT) for dilating esophageal strictures.
Hydroview
lens: (Ophth) intraocular implant following cataract extraction.
25-hydroxy
vitamin D: or 25-OH vitamin D.
hydroxyapatite:
bone graft plaster material.
hydroxylase
(21-alpha-h): primary disorder of
adrenal cortex
hydroxylase
deficiency (17-alpha-h): absence of
secondary , sexual characteristics, female
hydroxylase
deficiency (11-beta-h): virilization
in girls and precocious puberty with advanced masculinization in boys
hydroxylated,
hydroxyllator:
hydroxylysinonor
leucine: (Lab) an amino acid
17-hydroxysteroid
dehydrogenase: (Lab)
3-beta-hydroxysteroid: (Lab)
hydroxypregnenolone: (Lab)
Hyfrecator:
(Derm)
this is the name of the device, so capitalize it.
hyfrecation,
hyfrecate, hyfrecated: (Derm) only capitalize the name of the
device, Hyfrecator, not forms of the word.
hymenal
ring: (Gyn) membrane partly
occluding ostium of vagina.
Hymenoptera: (Biology) membrane-winged insects, some people are
allergic to them.
hymenopteran
insects: (Biology) bee, wasp,
hornet, yellow jacket, etc.
hyoid
fracture: (ENT) laryngotracheal injury.
Hypafix: (Surgery)
low allergy material, holds dressing in place.
hyperacusis: (ENT) increased sensitivity to sounds
hyperbaric
chamber: oxygen therapy, used for
burn patients, etc.
hyperbaric
dive: (Sport) type of scuba diving
technique.
hypercholesterolemia: (Hem) also
hyperlipidemia, hyperlipoproteinemia; elevated cholesterol levels in blood.
hypercorticosteronism
:
aka, hypercorticoidism, hypercortisolism; excess or increased steroids, or cortisone in
the body.
hypercortisonism: aka,
hypercortisolism; related to increased amount of cortisone, either natural or
pharmacologically introduced, in the body, excess steroids (hydrocortisone,
etc).
hyperechoic: (Radio) ultrasound terminology, strong echos.
hyperemic
stress testing: (Cardio) showing increased blood flow.
hyperflick: (Ophth)
Hypergel: (Derm)
debriding gel for removal of necroses
hypergraphia: (Psych) compulsive urge to write detailed diaries
and poems
hyperlinearity: (Derm)
increased number and depth of lines in the skin on palms and soles.
hypermania: (Psych) severe mania, disorientation and often
violent behavior; see hypomania also.
hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC):
(Endocrine) complication of diabetes.
hyperpathia: (Neuro)
lingering pain after stimulation has ceased.
hyperphoria: (Ophth) visual
axis of one eye deviates upward.
hypersensitivity
angiitis: (Vascular) inflammatory
reaction in a blood vessel resulting from an allergic substance.
hypertensinogenic: causing hypertensive response
hypertrichosis
lanuginosa: (Derm/Onc) fine, white, velvety hair
generalized in distribution but most often appearing on the face, signals an
internal malignancy.
hypertrophic
arthritis: (Rheum) osteoarthritis with periarticular
osteophyte formation.
hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy: (Cardio) types include (1) asymmetrical
septal hypertrophy with outflow obstruction at rest; (2) asymmetrical septal
hypertrophy with obstruction on provocation; (3) asymmetrical septal
hypertrophy without obstruction; (4) nonobstructive cardiomyopathy with
thickened, nondilated left ventricle.
hypervitaminosis: (Nutrition)
ingestion of excessive amount of vitamin, especially vitamins A or D; may be
dictated as “hypervitaminosis A”, etc (Stedman’s).
hypoalbuminemic
protein-energy malnutrition: (Hem) abnormally low levels of albumin in the
blood.
hypoalphalipoproteinemia: (Hem) low levels of lipoprotein (a).
hypocontractile: having weak
contractions (heart, uterus, bladder, etc).
hypocycloidal
tomography: (Radio) body section radiography using a
3-leaf clover-like pattern of motion.
hypoechoic: (Radio) ultrasound terminology
hypogastric
artery (never “hyper”): (Anatomy)
internal iliac artery.
hypoglossal
nerve:
(cranial nerve XII) supplies muscles of
the tongue with nerves.
hypogonadism: (GU) small or atrophied testicles, a cause is
insufficient testosterone production
hypokalemia: (Hem) low levels of
potassium in the blood.
hypomania: (Psych) mild state of mania, phase of
manic-depressive cycle; see hypermania also.
hyponychia,
hyponychium: (Derm) tissue around nail (finger or toe)
hyporeninemic
hypoaldosteronism: selective aldosterone deficiency resulting from low
renin production.
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
axis: hormonal/endocrine interaction which may show
dysfunction during psychiatric illness.
hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian
axis (HPO): relationship of
endocrine and hormonal systems in females.
hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular
axis: relationship between the endocrine and
hormonal systems in males.
hypothenar
eminence: (Anatomy)
pad or length of palm under little finger (Note- thenar eminence is pad or length
of palm under thumb)
hypothenar
muscles: (Anatomy) palmar surface of hand
hypotropia: (Ophth) one eye lower than the other.
hysteresis
rate of pacemaker: (Cardio) failure of one of two related
phenomena to keep pace with the other; any situation where the value of one
depends upon the increase or decrease in rate of the other.
HY-TEC
diagnostic system: (Test) automated system for diagnosis of allergy and
autoimmune diseases.